Category Archives: Math Rules!

Mother Knows Best

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Boston Partners in Education

On Mother’s Day we celebrate the bonds we have with some of the most loving and nurturing people we know. At Boston Partners in Education, we’re always celebrating our wonderful academic mentors, who nurture and encourage a dedication to academic … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Week Spotlight: Kathy Strand

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Boston Partners in Education

National Volunteer Week, April 6-12, 2014, is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. It’s about demonstrating to the nation that by working together, we have the fortitude to meet our … Continue reading →

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State Street Wins Top Honor for Dedication to Mentoring

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Boston Partners in Education

Congratulations to our loyal supporter State Street for being named to the Corporate Mentoring Honor Roll and receiving its highest honor– the Ignite Award! This award program was launched this year by Mass Mentoring Partnership to recognize Massachusetts businesses of … Continue reading →

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BPS Teacher: Community Volunteers Add to the Classroom Dynamic

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Boston Partners in Education

A guest blog post by Boston Public Schools teacher Jennifer DiSarcina Between managing curriculums, juggling the needs of 20+ students, and keeping up with ever-evolving education standards, we at Boston Partners think it’s safe to say that teachers have mastered … Continue reading →

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Energy Company Gives Math Rules! a Power Boost

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Boston Partners in Education

$9,500 grant from The National Grid Foundation will support the Math Rules! program in the 2013-2014 school year We all know that National Grid is in the business of providing energy to millions of homes and businesses, but did you … Continue reading →

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Mother-Daughter Bond Strengthened Through Volunteering

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Boston Partners in Education

Volunteering can be a great way to get out into the community, try new things and meet new people. But did you know it can also bring you closer together with a loved one? For Joan Farahmand and her daughter … Continue reading →

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Guarding The Future

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Boston Partners in Education

When Wendell Williams’ grandson was four years old, he told Wendell that reading was for suckers. Wendell, a long-time academic mentor with Boston Partners in Education’s program, Math Rules!,  was unwilling to let his grandson grow up with such a … Continue reading →

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National Volunteer Week Profile: Megan Daly,Tutor to Teacher

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Boston Partners in Education

Boston Partners in Education is always recruiting volunteer academic mentors. We search for volunteers from the community and local businesses.  The opportunity to work in a classroom in the Boston Public Schools (BPS) appeals to many different people, from all … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Spotlight: Martha Byington, Math Rules!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Boston Partners in Education

Martha Byington is a second year volunteer at the Blackstone Elementary School in the South End. She visits two classrooms each week. One of these is Lisa Goncalves-Lavin’s first grade class. Martha has been a lifelong volunteer: in fact, she’s … Continue reading →

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Why I Love Boston Partners in Education: Alyssa Ha

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Boston Partners in Education

We are grateful to have volunteers who not only support students in the classroom, but also support our daily operations. The post below is written by Alyssa Ha, our Placement Coordinator who is an AmeriCorps VISTA. VISTA volunteers dedicate one … Continue reading →

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