Tag Archives: students

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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5 Things I’ve Learned

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Boston Partners in Education

This summer the Pearson Foundation launched a website showcasing a collection of personal reflections from education leaders devoted to improving the fortunes of others through learning called, Five Things I’ve Learned. We were intrigued by the concept and asked our … Continue reading →

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Jump on the Bus!

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Boston Partners in Education

On December 7, we hosted a luncheon for our Making the Grade Leadership Society at the Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot School (OGPS). The leadership society was established last year to recognize our most committed and generous donors. We chose the … Continue reading →

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From Brighton to Brewster

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Boston Partners in Education

Ruth Chobit believes in children. “I don’t believe in the word ‘can’t’” she says, laughing. “I just tell the children ‘You can do it, you can do it!’” What she believes in so passionately is that they can succeed – … 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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Resolve to Get Involved in 2012

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Boston Partners in Education

Each New Year brings a rush of new volunteers to Boston Partners in Education who have resolved to give back to their community. If you aren’t already a volunteer (or know someone who might have “volunteering” on their resolution list), … Continue reading →

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Business & Community Leaders in the Classroom

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Boston Partners in Education

Our major fundraising initiative, The Big Cheese Reads, kicked off last month.  We threw a celebratory breakfast generously hosted by Fidelity Investments and our keynote speaker, Sheila Cavanaugh.  Sheila is a senior vice president at Fidelity Investments.  She was able … Continue reading →

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