Comicazi Cookie Clash 2011 Wrap Up

Oct 21, 2011 | News

Last Saturday over 200 people gathered in a Davis Square comic book shop with one goal in mind: To eat as many cookies as possible! Of course, eating all of those cookies had a nobler purpose. By paying a $6 entry fee, attendees of the Comicazi Cookie Clash 2011 were...

Cookie Clash and more!

Sep 22, 2011 | News

School has started and we can’t wait to have our volunteers back in the classroom!  Please be sure to contact us if you’re a returning volunteer.  If you are considering volunteering, here’s a link to our online application form. If you’re new to...

The Big Cheese Reads

Aug 5, 2011 | News

Last year we celebrated the seventh year of The Big Cheese Reads Initiative.  The Big Cheese Reads connects middle school students with business and community leaders (“Big Cheeses,” if you will).  A “Big Cheese” visits a classroom once a year to read aloud to the...

Boston Partners in Education’s 2011 Award Winners

Jul 7, 2011 | Mentor Spotlight

The best endings are not sad, but celebratory. That’s why at the end of each school year, we host a reception to honor our volunteers and partners for their dedication to the students in the Boston Public Schools. It’s a great opportunity for volunteers and partner...

Volunteer Interview: Eric Chapin

Jun 24, 2011 | Mentor Spotlight

Some of our favorite moments at Boston Partners in Education are hearing and sharing success stories from our volunteers.  We recently had the opportunity to hear a first-year volunteer story from Eric Chapin.  Eric spent his first year at Fenway High School, helping...