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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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Emilio’s Story

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Boston Partners in Education

This is Emilio.  Well, this is Emilio 10 years ago when he was a first grader in Power Lunch at the Blackstone Elementary School. At that time, Boston Partners in Education matched him with two reading mentors, Heather and Lou. … 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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Tuesday- the best day of the week

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Boston Partners in Education

School Volunteer Program volunteer, Kellyanne Dignan shares her experience as a volunteer academic mentor in the Boston Public Schools. Even though I don’t get to sleep in, Tuesday is my favorite day of the week. Just like any other weekday, … Continue reading →

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Math – a whole new way!

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Boston Partners in Education

We are always looking for new ways to support Boston Public Schools students and the academic mentors who tutor and mentor them. Part of doing this is sharing techniques & strategies that can be used in the classroom.  We’d like to … Continue reading →

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