Campus Without Walls

One State.

One Classroom.

Endless Possibilities.

Connecting schools, educators, and industry partners through live, virtual, credit-bearing learning—expanding access to rigorous academic courses and real-world career pathways for every student.

Our Mission and Vision

Campus Without Walls (CWW) is a groundbreaking statewide initiative that uses technology to reimagine how public education is delivered across Massachusetts. We imagine a Commonwealth where every student, whether in Greater Boston, the North Shore, the South Shore, Western Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the islands, or anywhere in between can learn from exceptional educators, explore high-growth careers, and shape a personalized learning pathway aligned to their future.

Our mission is to transform how education is delivered by connecting schools, educators, and industry partners through a statewide virtual learning consortium that ensures equitable access to excellent teaching, career-connected learning, and student agency – so every learner can shape their own educational journey, regardless of zip code, school assignment, or district resources.

Our Partners

TechBoston Academy (Boston Public Schools)

New Mission High School (Boston Public Schools)

Greater Egleston High School (Boston Public Schools)

How We Started

2020 | Founding During the Pandemic

Campus Without Walls (CWW) was established in 2020 as a collaboration among BUILD, the Boston Opportunity Agenda, the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy, and Boston Public Schools, in response to stark inequities in access to high-quality learning exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. From the start, CWW was grounded in a commitment to equity and the belief that technology could help connect classrooms, educators, and students across Massachusetts.

2020-2022 Phase 1 | Teacher-to-Teacher Model

CWW’s initial phase focused on a teacher-to-teacher model designed to break down instructional silos. CWW identified exceptional middle and high school Lead Teachers and supported them in adapting rigorous, culturally responsive, project-based course units that could be shared more broadly. These Lead Teachers partnered with teachers across districts, who implemented the units in their own classrooms with ongoing guidance and support—expanding access to high-quality learning while strengthening educator practice statewide.

2022–2024 | Research-to-Practice Partnership

In April 2022, CWW launched a formal research-to-practice partnership with the American Institutes for Research (AIR), the Rennie Center, and faculty from Boston University and Northeastern University, supported by the AIR Opportunity Fund. The partnership began as an evaluation of the teacher-to-teacher model but evolved as implementation realities changed. Together, partners shifted from a traditional impact study to a formative, equity-centered learning approach, using data to understand participant experiences, surface barriers, and inform program improvement.

Late 2024- Spring 2025 | Design Sprints & Redesign

Informed by research findings and practitioner feedback, CWW launched a series of design sprints to reimagine the model. These sprints built on the strengths of the teacher-to-teacher approach—strong Lead Teachers, innovative curriculum, and professional growth—while addressing challenges related to scalability, scheduling, district integration, and student access. This process marked a pivotal transition toward a more student-centered, system-level model.

Fall 2025- Present: Current Phase | Student-Led, Open-Classroom Model

Today, Campus Without Walls is implementing a redesigned, student-led course-sharing model. Schools open high-quality, credit-bearing courses to students across the network, allowing students to enroll in live, virtual classes aligned with their interests and goals—while remaining enrolled in their home schools. This phase integrates career-connected learning, aligns with state priorities, and is being piloted through district partnerships to support long-term sustainability and statewide scale.