50 Years, 50 Stories: Aquasmarts: Creating Links that Last

Jul 21, 2017 | 50 Stories

In the early nineties, the New England Aquarium, the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA), and Boston Partners in Education worked together to create a program that would enrich the scientific knowledge and interest of students in three Boston Public Schools....

50 Years, 50 Stories Podcast: Isabelle Besecker

Jul 18, 2017 | 50 Stories

  School Volunteers for Boston (now known as Boston Partners in Education) was borne into a challenging and complex political landscape, and relied on the optimism and determination of its volunteers. It stands to reason, therefore, that its earliest leaders...

50 Years, 50 Stories: A Student Inspires a Decade of Service

Jul 14, 2017 | 50 Stories

One of Boston Partners in Education’s strongest assets is our ability to match volunteers with students with a high level of precision to make the mentoring experience as convenient and rewarding as possible. Sometimes our efforts are so successful that volunteers...

50 Years, 50 Stories: The Intergenerational Program

Jul 5, 2017 | 50 Stories

While researching and writing about the history of Boston Partners in Education for this “50 Years, 50 Stories” series, we’ve learned a lot from our former volunteers and employees. One of the most surprising things we’ve found is that, despite the need for...