Volunteer Spotlight: Martha Byington, Math Rules!

Apr 2, 2012 | Mentor Spotlight

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 volunteered in a...

Why I Love Boston Partners in Education: Alyssa Ha

Mar 9, 2012 | Mentor Spotlight

We are grateful to have volunteers who not only support students in the classroom, but also support our daily operations. The post below is written by Alyssa Ha, our Placement Coordinator who is an AmeriCorps VISTA. VISTA volunteers dedicate one year of service to...

20 Reasons to Send Flowers this March

Mar 1, 2012 | News

Beginning today you can support Boston Partners in Education by sending flowers!  During the month of March, Winston Flowers will offer a custom Charity in Bloom floral arrangement designed exclusively for us. For every Charity in Bloom arrangement purchased this...

An Athlete and a Scholar

Feb 24, 2012 | Uncategorized

Joseph Francois is truly both an athlete, and a scholar. A native of Haiti, Joseph moved to the United States in elementary school, without knowing any English.  Now he is a former basketball player and current member of the Excel High School varsity football team....

Meet our 2012 Boston Marathon® Team

Feb 17, 2012 | News

Name: Stacey Best Occupation: Attorney Marathon Experience: 2011 Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon Training Tips: Patience, good nutrition and rest are essentials. Favorite Ice Cream: Nona’s & Coldstone (anything with chunks of chocolate) Favorite Pre-Run Meal:...