Tag Archives: National Mentoring Month

More than a Mentor

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Boston Partners in Education

It’s National Mentoring Month, a time to focus national attention on the need for mentors, and work together to ensure positive outcomes for our young people. At Boston Partners in Education, we refer to our volunteers as academic mentors, caring … 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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More Than a Part-time Job

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Boston Partners in Education

What makes a job more than just work? One answer might be when you really enjoy it. Another is when it impacts your life positively, encouraging involvement in your community. For our Site Coordinators, their position is so much more … 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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A Lasting Impression

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Boston Partners in Education

Jim Malerba is the Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at State Street Corporation. He’s also a Big Cheese Reader. The Big Cheese Reads is an opportunity for successful business and community leaders like Jim make visits to middle school … Continue reading →

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Wrapping up National Mentoring Month

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Boston Partners in Education

January was National Mentoring Month and celebrating was a blast!  We shared many different perspectives about mentoring and even more were shared with us.  Between our blog, Facebook, and Twitter we heard from volunteers, teachers, parents, and students about what … 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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