For High School Families

Gifts for Graduates

Graduation season for the Class of 2025 has arrived! We are very proud of our hardworking students graduating this spring and want to share recommendations for families [...]

Snowday: Summer Programs for High School Students

Hopefully snow days are behind us and summer is on the way, but if you are still seeking a summer opportunity, Snowday may be able to help. The website, [...]

Discover VolunTeen: Diverse Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

We love to showcase the efforts of hardworking students and therefore want to highlight VolunTeen, an organization run by students for the benefit of students. If you [...]

5 Tips for High School Course Selection

5 Priorities to Keep in Mind for High School Course Selection Many high school students are currently reviewing their course options for the 25-26 school year. Course [...]

How Teens and Families Can Support Victims of the Los Angeles Fires

The new year unfortunately got off to a difficult start for our colleagues, clients and friends living in Los Angeles. It's hard to comprehend the scope of [...]

Popp & Associates and MEFA Host College Funding Strategies Class

December 17, 2024 • 7:00 – 9:00 PM • Free Virtual Class with Mindy Popp from Popp & Associates and Julie Shields-Rutyna from MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) • Hosted By Needham Community Education. Funding a college education takes a [...]

Empower Your Teen’s Financial Future

As students mature and gain more independence, families often start exploring bank account options that will enable teens to manage their money responsibly with the help of [...]

Back-to-School Advice, Supporting Teachers with Smitten Kitchen, and More

As some of you know, after college counseling, cooking is P&A founder Mindy Popp's main passion. Deb Perelman, popular writer of the Smitten Kitchen food blog and author of [...]

Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

Summer is officially here and if students have time to spare, Connections Academy offers fantastic suggestions regarding how teens can invest their time wisely, build valuable skills and contribute [...]

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