May 11, 2023 | Success Stories
“I accomplished my dream – I graduated from high school.” By Sara Bautista When I was a child, I had a terrible experience attending school. My math teacher used to hit my hand with a ruler because I did not get my math quickly. It happened every...
Jul 22, 2021 | Success Stories
A Parent’s Perspective: How Virtual Mentoring Supported Our Family “For me as a single professional mother, having the support of a tutor on Monday set the tone for the week and helped me parent better! I was easier on myself knowing that having the support of BPIE...
Jun 8, 2021 | Success Stories
Sasha Pierre, a fifth-grade student at the Jackson/Mann K-8 School in Allston, was recently awarded the inaugural Student Spotlight Award for her positive attitude towards learning and her exemplary relationship with her mentor. Last week, Jackson/Mann K-8 student...
Jun 7, 2021 | Success Stories
Ms. Cox, a teacher at the Blackstone Elementary School, is our recipient of the 2021 Betsy A. Nelson Educator of the Year Award. Ms. Cox is recognized for her outstanding use of community partnerships in the classroom. Last week, we were proud to present Ms. Kurshan...
Jun 2, 2021 | News, Success Stories
John C. Rennie Mentor of the Year: Myriam Hernandez Our 2021 Mentor of the Year is Myriam Hernandez, a name you might recognize from a previous story on our blog. She is known for having a “familiar face,” to students at the Hernández School where she has been...
Mar 17, 2021 | Success Stories
Mentors provide a judgement-free environment for BPS teens and help limit missed connections High school educators across the district have spent the past year navigating how to support teenagers in a virtual world. One Fenway High School teacher found that while...
