Boston Public Schools Student Wins State Championship In Wicked Math Year 1

O'Donnell Elementary School Grade 4 student Haytam El Ayoubi has qualified for the Math League National Championship, showing the impact of the Wicked Math Initiative.

Boston Public Schools Student Wins State Championship In Wicked Math Year 1

Boston Public Schools (BPS) celebrates our latest champion math wiz. O'Donnell Elementary School Grade 4 student Haytam El Ayoubi won the Massachusetts Math League State Championship last month after earning the highest score in the competition among Grade 4 students. He will compete in the Math League National Championship on June 13, 2026, at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He represents Boston among the nation's top young mathematicians, with support from the City of Boston's Wicked Math initiative.

Mayor Michelle Wu visited the O'Donnell Elementary Math Club on June 10, 2026 to celebrate Haytam's accomplishment and recognize the successful first year of Wicked Math. Wu's visit was both a sendoff for Haytam and a reminder of the opportunities high-quality math enrichment can make available to students.

Throughout the school year, Haytam attended Math Club twice each week before school, demonstrating exceptional dedication, perseverance, and a genuine love of mathematics. He also represented O'Donnell monthly in Math League competitions, consistently challenging himself through advanced problem-solving and mathematical reasoning.

Haytam's success reflects the broader impact of Wicked Math, the City of Boston's initiative to expand access to advanced math programming across BPS. Launched in the 2025-26 school year through a partnership among EdVestors, The Calculus Project, the Young People's Project (YPP), and the BPS STEM Department, Wicked Math is helping build a stronger citywide math culture and ensuring students who love math have opportunities to deepen their learning inside and outside the classroom.

In its first year, Wicked Math established math clubs at 11 BPS schools, engaged hundreds of students in enrichment opportunities, hired 19 student math mentors through YPP, recruited students for The Calculus Project's summer program at MIT, and provided 11 professional development sessions for 161 BPS math educators.

The O'Donnell Elementary Math Club, led by Taylor O'Brien and Zhi Wang, has been one of the initiative's standout programs. The school's overall math performance has surpassed pre-pandemic levels, improving by 10 percentage points over the past two years.

As we celebrate Haytam's remarkable accomplishment, we also encourage students, families, and educators across Boston to get involved in the next chapter of Wicked Math. Opportunities include summer math programming, school-based math clubs, mentoring, competitions, and advanced learning pathways launching for the 2026-27 school year.

Haytam's achievement demonstrates what is possible when students are given opportunities to explore their passion for mathematics. As he prepares to compete against the country's best young problem-solvers, the entire BPS community is cheering him on and looking forward to welcoming him home after representing Boston with pride.

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Family Resources

This webpage was created to guide families through resources available in our community. If you need support navigating the resource list, please contact the Family Resource Team at the Office of Multilingual & Multicultural Education.

We can assist you in Spanish, Haitian Creole, French, Cabo Verdean, Arabic, Chinese, and Vietnamese. Please email us at ellparentteam@bostonpublicschools.org

The following are resources to help you and your family understand your rights, and how you can protect your family if you are detained.

Know Your Rights

Know Your Rights Presentations (MIRA)
English | Kreyòl ayisyen & Kreyòl ayisyen (IFSI) | Español | Português

Know Your Rights 1-Pagers (MIRA)
English | Kreyòl ayisyen | Español | Português

Know Your Rights Cards (ILRC)
English | Kreyòl ayisyen | Español | Português | Find additional languages in the IRLC website

Family Preparedness

Every family, regardless of their immigration status, could benefit from having an emergency family preparedness plan. The packets linked in English, Español, Português, and Kreyòl ayisyen contain advice to help families prepare in case of an emergency, for example, in case a caregiver is detained and deported. This video also helps immigrant families prepare for emergencies and know their rights. The following organizations also help families with making a plan:

Agencia ALPHA - Call: 617-522-6382 (English and Spanish)
Brazilian Worker Center - Call: 617-783-8001 (English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Haitian Creole)
Harvard Family Justice Clinic: English, Español, Português, Kreyòl ayisyen
Harvard Legal Aid Bureau - Call: 617-495-4408

What to do if a loved one is detained by ICE?

You can review this resource from the MIRA Coalition to help prepare and be informed should you or a loved one is detained: https://miracoalition.org/immigration-detention-resources/
They may be eligible for bond, or release from immigration detention while their case is pending. The below organizations may be able to help:
- BIJAN Bond Project: family or friends can call or text 617-396-7143 to see if their loved one is eligible. Detained individuals can call 617-637-8195 and leave a message.
- Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative (MACI): 617-417-4325
- PAIR Project: Family or friends can complete this intake about their detained relative. An individual detained by ICE may also call PAIR directly at (617) 362-3660 between 1:00 - 4:00 PM EST Monday and Thursday and 9:00 - 11:00 AM EST Tuesday and Friday.
If your loved one already has an immigration attorney, the attorney or you can contact the Habeas Project (immigrationhabeasproject@gmail.com) to try to prevent their transfer to an out-of-state ICE detention center.

Unlawful Practice of Immigration Law (also called Notario Fraud)

Only certain individuals can legally give immigration advice and represent you in an immigration case. That includes:

Lawyers with a valid license to practice law
A Department of Justice accredited representative that works at an organization that has been recognized to provide immigration legal services. The DOJ lists the currently accredited representatives and nonprofits they work with on their website

Notaries public (notarios), interpreters, and travel agencies CANNOT provide legal advice. To verify if someone is authorized to practice immigration law:

For an attorney, you can look them up in the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers. Note that because immigration is federal, an attorney may have an office in Massachusetts but be barred in another state.

For an accredited representative, check the list on the DOJ Recognition and Accreditation Program website.

Resource for Educators, Community Members, and Advocates

MIRA
Massachusetts Immigrants & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)

*does not help with asylum

For citizenship assistance, call: 617-350-5480 x200 and leave a voicemail, or email citizenship@miracoalition.org

Immigration Legal Helpline (for advocates)
Call: 508-293-1871

Massachusetts Immigrants & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) serves immigrant populations and allies with advocacy, education, and resources, and is committed to serving as a strong, unifying force, connecting immigrants and refugees, service providers to fight together for a just and inclusive society.

Immigration/Legal Services

Organization	Contact Information	Cost	What do they do?
The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA)	Call or email: 617-635-2980 immigrantadvancement@boston.gov 1 City Hall Square Room 806 Boston, MA 02201	Free	Offers free one-time immigration consultations by phone on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Due to high demand, you must register in advance for an appointment. *The consultations are limited to advice and information and do not lead to legal representation.*
Rian Immigrant Center	Call: 617-542-7654, ext. 176 and leave a voicemail In-person consultations are also available monthly at the Copley branch of the Boston Public Library - see schedules here: English Español Française	Free	Offers free legal consultations with the potential for further support. **Does not help with asylum.
Greater Boston Legal Services	Call: 617-371-1234 or 800-323-3205 Walk-In Hours: 197 Friend Street Boston, MA 02114 Monday, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Thursday, 1:30 pm- 4:00 pm	Free	Offers intake and potential representation in immigration cases and other civil legal issues.
De Novo	Call: 617-405-5479	Free	Offers intake and potential representation in immigration cases. Currently prioritizing appointments for individuals with Temporary Protected Status.
PAIR Project	For asylum (not in immigration detention) - Call or email: 617-742-9296 info@pairproject.org For detained individuals: fill out PAIR’s intake form	Free	Offers support for asylum cases, and for individuals detained at ICE facilities in Plymouth, Massachusetts and Wyatt, Rhode Island.
Mabel Center for Immigrant Justice	Call: 617-417-4325	Free	Offers full legal representation for asylum seekers on a limited basis.
Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative (MACI)	Call: 508-505-4588 for intake	Free, with eligibility screening	Detained and non-detained individuals from Massachusetts can call the intake line and complete an intake. Eligible individuals will be referred to a contracted legal partner for a consultation (pending capacity). Leave your name and number in a voicemail if the line is busy. Detained individuals should leave the name and phone number of a trusted family member. Detained and non-detained individuals from Massachusetts who are in removal proceedings and meet income and other requirements are eligible.
MIRA Massachusetts Immigrants & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) **does not help with asylum*	For citizenship assistance, call: 617-350-5480 x200 and leave a voicemail, or email citizenship@miracoalition.org Immigration Legal Helpline (for advocates) Call: 508-293-1871
Catholic Charities BRIDGE Program	Schedule an appointment	Low Cost	Offers consultations for individuals with deportation cases. No representation; limited forms assistance.
LUCE Hotline	Think you see I.C.E. in your area? You can call 617-370-5023. Hotline operates from 6am-8pm every day of the week. Spanish (ext 1), English (ext 2), Portuguese (ext 3), French (ext 4), Haitian Creole (ext 5), Mandarin (ext 6)	Free	Dedicated number you can call if a community member observes ICE in the community. Trained volunteers will verify ICE activity.

Department of Justice Recognized Organizations Certain staff at the below organizations have been authorized by the US government to help people with immigration cases. You can see the current list of accredited representatives at these organizations on the Department of Justice Recognition and Accreditation program website.
Agencia ALPHA Spanish	Call: 617-522-6382	Free / Low cost	No asylum assistance
Brazilian Worker Center Portuguese, Spanish, Haitian Creole	Call: 617-783-8001	Low cost	No asylum assistance
East Boston Community Council Spanish	Call: 617-567-2750	Low cost	No asylum assistance
Justice Bridge Legal Center at UMass School of Law	Call: 617-860-3414 or email info@justice-bridge.org	Low cost	No asylum assistance
Immigrant Connection at Awaken City Spanish	Call: 617-535-3139 or email ICAC@awakenboston.org	Low cost	No asylum assistance
Immigrant Family Services Institute Haitian Creole	Call: 617-322-1348 Walk-in: 1626 Blue Hill Ave. Mattapan, MA 02126	Low cost	Asylum assistance, but no representation
International Institute of New England	(617) 801-5258 or https://iine.org/legal/#legalform	Low cost	No asylum assistance
Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) Portuguese	(617) 864-7600	Low cost	Green card applications/renewals and citizenship only

Community Organizations

Organization	Contact Information	Website	What do they do?
AACA(Asian American Civic Association)	87 Tyler St, Boston, MA 02111 617-426-9492	Link	Empower low-income individuals and families by providing education, guidance, resources, and support. Our goal is to help them achieve economic stability and mobility, enabling them to build wealth and secure a strong future.They provide workforce development, youth program, job training, English education, employment center, citizenship services, and education to housing assistance, mental health counseling, and community health initiatives, entrepreneurship, they provide support every step of the way.
Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights	855 Harrison Ave, 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02118 617-414-4794	Link	Provides comprehensive mental health services including counseling and medication management designed to meet the special needs of refugees and survivors of torture, asylum seekers and immigrants.
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Inc. (BCNC)	38 Ash Street, Boston, MA 02111 617-249-2995	Link	BCNC strives for new immigrants to have the support and resources they need to thrive, including Child Care,Education & Workforce Initiatives and Family & Community Engagement
Cabo Verdean Association -Boston CVAB	242 Bowdoin St-Dorchester 617-506-8150	Link	Founded in 2000 as the Cape Verdean Task Force, the Cape Verdean Association of Boston aims to empower the Cape Verdean community. While its mission has remained focused on promoting community potential, the organization has expanded its work to address issues in economy, education, health, and wellness, while supporting families, youth, and civic engagement.
Catholic Charities-Dorchester St Peter Teen Center	278 Bowdoin St Dorchester, MA 02125 617-282-3614	Link	The Catholic Charities Teen Center supports 300 adolescents in Dorchester's Bowdoin-Geneva neighborhood, offering after-school and summer programs that boost self-esteem and provide tools for academic, personal, and community success.
Catholic Charities Boston	275 West Broadway Boston, MA 02127 617-464-8500	Link	One of Massachusetts' largest non-profit social service providers, offering 70+ programs at over 20 locations across Greater Boston. With 450 employees, Catholic Charities serve thousands annually in the areas of Basic Needs, Family & Youth Services, and Refugee & Immigrant Services.
Centro Presente Spanish	12 Bennington Street Suite 202 Boston, MA 02145 857-256-2981	Link	Support for immigrants with legal services, advocacy and Know Your Rights Workshops.
Chinese Progressive Association	28 Ash St. Boston, MA 02111 617-357-4499	Link	The Chinese Progressive Association is a grassroots community organization working for full equality and empowerment of the Chinese community in the Greater Boston area and beyond.
East Boston Community Council (EBECC)	P. O. Box 450 282 Meridian Street, 2nd Floor, East Boston, MA 02128 617-567-2750	Link	Provides help to immigrants from accredited counselors in a variety of immigration and legal matters.
Haitian American Public Health Initiatives (HAPHI)	1603 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan, MA 02126 Email: gmarkjeanbaptiste@haphi.com617-298-8076	Link	Empowering Haitian Americans and migrants through culturally relevant health information, education, and services to improve their well-being and community integration.
Haitian Women's Associations (AFAB)	330 Fuller Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 617-947-4279	Link	A community-based grassroots organization dedicated to empowering low-income Haitian women and their children
ICNA Relief USA	321-325 Washington Street, Dedham, MA 02026 857-302-4958 Email: newengland@icnarelief.org	Link	Back2school, Disaster Relief, Health Services, Refugee Services, Transitional Housing Program
Immigrant Family Services Institute	1626 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126 617-322-1348	Link	Services: Immigrant Assistance, Wellness & Counseling Programs: Children's Programs, Youth Programs, Adult Programs, Nurse Assistant Program Advocacy: Case Advocacy, Citizen Advocacy, Systems Advocacy, Advocacy Spotlight
Massachusetts Association of Haitian American Parents	1626 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126 401-300-5017	Link	Parent Advocacy, Native-language Instruction Serving Students & Educational Justice
Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative		Link	The Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative is a coalition of 15 organizations working statewide to provide equitable resources for historically underserved immigrant communities. It supports urgent needs like food, cash assistance, immigration services, worker’s rights, and access to education, healthcare, and workforce opportunities.
Nehemiah Project For Hope	1295 River St, Hyde Park, MA 02136	Link	The Nehemiah Project for Hope is dedicated to serving the needs of the Haitian people in the US, especially in Massachusetts and the greater Boston area.
Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center	253 Roxbury St., Boston, MA, 02119 617-238-2430	Link	RIAC’s mission is to promote cultural, educational, and socioeconomic development in the refugee and immigrant community
Sociedad Latina	1530 Tremont St, Roxbury, MA 02120 617-442-4299	Link	Sociedad Latina works in partnership with Latine youth and families to create the next generation of Latine leaders who are confident, competent, self-sustaining, and proud of their cultural heritage.
True Alliance Center, Inc.	True Alliance Center, Inc. 1550 Mattapan, MA 02126 First Floor	Link	Haitian led organization providing services to immigrants regardless of their social status and academic background. Add translation services.
Vietnamese American Initiative for Development (Viet-Aid)	42 Charles St, Boston, MA 02122 617-822-3717	Link	VietAID’s mission is to build a strong Vietnamese American community and a vibrant Fields Corner through the following measures: promoting civic engagement and community building; developing affordable housing and commercial space; providing small business technical assistance and micro-enterprise development; and offering high-quality child care services.
Voice of Gospel Tabernacle Community Center	47-49 Edge Water Drive, Mattapan MA 02126 857-312-0663	Link	VTAB works collaboratively with a wide range of community-based organizations to offer strong post resettlement services to refugee and immigrant youth and families

Boston Public Schools

Organization	Contact Information	Website	What do they do?
BPS Helpline	2300 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02119	Link	The BPS Helpline is a support service for the BPS Community. We provide answers to basic questions and guide you to the right resources for assistance--plus much more!
DELAC	2300 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02119 Email: ellparentteam@bostonpublicschools.org	Link	The District Multilingual Learners Advisory Committee is a multicultural and multiethnic, parent-led committee. We are comprised of English learner's parents and community members whose task is to provide recommendations to school and district officials regarding programs and services provided to EL students.
Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SpedPac)		Link	The Boston Public Schools’ Special Education Parent Advisory Council (BPS SpEdPAC) works with the Boston Public Schools system to ensure that children get the services and support they need to develop to their full potential.
Boston Public Schools Office of Specialized Services	2300 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02119 617-635-8599 Email: specialeducation@bostonpublicschools.org	Link	Provides specialized services and programs for equitable opportunities and engagement in high-quality instruction within the least restrictive environment.
Boston Public Schools Transportation Department	2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 617-635-9520	Link	Ensures that students have a safe and reliable means of transportation to and from school and other school-related activities.
Boston Public Schools Welcome Services	12300 Washington St., Roxbury, MA 02119 617-635-9010 515 Hyde Park Ave., Roslindale, MA 02131 617-635-8040 312 Border St., East Boston, MA 02128 617-635-9597 312 Border St., East Boston, MA 02128 617-635-959	Link	To provide families with better access, BPS Welcome Services has multiple locations known as Welcome Centers. Welcome Center services include initial school registration, referral for language assessment, transferring schools, changing address, and wait lists.
Boston Public Schools Department of Opportunity Youth	443 Warren Street, Dorchester, MA 02121 617-505-9344	Link	Builds the capacity of schools for the success of all students by addressing the effects of barriers for students confronting specific challenges such as attendance, housing instability, and illness.
Unafraid Educators Boston BTU Teachers	No physical address Email: unafraideducators@gmail.com	Link	A group of BTU educators that supports, helps, and advocates for undocumented students.

Health Care Centers

Organization	Contact Information	Website	What do they do?
Bowdoin St Health Center	230 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA 02122 617-754-0100	Link	Founded in 1972 by Dorchester residents, Bowdoin Street Health Center provides high-quality, compassionate care while working closely with the community to address its unique health needs.
Bowdoin St Nurturing Center	200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 617-474-1143	Link	Every parent wants the best for their child, and consistent, nurturing parenting is key to their well-being and future success. Through parenting education and community programs, we provide that support, helping children—regardless of their circumstances—learn, thrive, and succeed.
Federation for Children with Special Needs	529 Main Street, Suite 1M3 Boston, MA 02129 617-236-7210	Link	Empower families, engage diverse communities, and eliminate barriers to improve life outcomes for all children and young adults, especially those with disabilities.
South Cove Community Health Center	885 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111 617-482-7555	Link	South Cove Community Health Center (SCCHC) is the leading provider of primary care for Asian communities in Greater Boston. Its mission is to improve the health of medically underserved populations, with a focus on non-English speaking Asian-Americans, offering high-quality, culturally and linguistically competent care. SCCHC is the largest Asian primary care provider in Massachusetts.
Dorchester House Multi-Service Center (DotHouse Health)	1353 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122 617-288-3230	Link	Provides free legal support in certain areas of immigration law Including advice to undocumented individuals, permanent residency applications, naturalization, asylum claims, and obtaining documented status for victims of human trafficking or violence.
Upham's Community Care	415 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA 02125 617-287-8000	Link	For over 50 years, Upham's has offered affordable, high-quality primary health care for all ages, including family medicine, women’s health, and pediatrics. The Bird Street Community Center has also served the Upham’s Corner community for nearly 50 years, providing after-school care, youth development, and violence prevention programs for ages 5-22.
Boston Medical Center Resource for Immigrants and Refugees	One Boston Medical Center Place Boston, MA 02118 617-638-8000	Link	Please see IRHC Resource Guide, which provides information about a range of resources available to immigrant, refugee and asylum-seeking patients in the greater Boston area, including resources related to phone/internet, housing, food, child education, and more.

Housing

Organization	Contact Information	Website	What do they do?
Boston Housing Authority	52 Chauncy Street Boston, MA 02111 617-988-4000	Link	As the largest housing provider in Boston and the only one with a civic mission, we build and support healthy, sustainable communities that bring stability, opportunity, and peace of mind to thousands of low- and moderate-income families across Boston. We are committed to the idea that public support for affordable housing is an essential investment in Boston's quality of life.
Asian Community Development Corporation	38 Oak St, Boston, MA 02111 617-482-2380	Link	Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC) works in underserved and immigrant Asian American communities in the Greater Boston region to create and preserve affordable, sustainable, and healthy neighborhoods. ACDC achieves this by building affordable homes and vibrant spaces, empowering families with asset-building tools, and strengthening communities through resident and youth leadership.
Neighborhood of Affordable Housing, Inc. (NOAH)	143 Border St, East Boston, MA 02128 617-567-5882	Link	NOAH is a community development corporation focused on equity, environmental justice, and economic resilience. It works to increase affordable housing, create opportunities, and empower residents as leaders. Through wealth creation, family stability, and workforce training, NOAH aims to build a more inclusive and equitable society.

Childcare

Organization

Contact Information

Website

What do they do?

Child Care Choices of Boston (CCCB)

342 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

(617) 338-2127

Link

Offers support, resources, technical assistance, training and child care expertise to families and child care providers while being an advocate for affordable, quality and culturally competent child care in the larger community.

Job Search

Organization	Contact Information	Website	What do they do?
MassHire Career Center	1010 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02119 617) 541-1400	Link	Network of 29 MassHire Career Centers is located throughout the state. Each career center offers help with your job search, occupational and educational training, and veterans’ services.