Jul 31, 2017 | 50 Stories
Marguerite “Cookie” Mourkakos was one of many volunteers who gained a career that they never expected after volunteering with the School Library Program. A dedicated mother of four, Cookie initially began volunteering at the library in her daughter’s school. “In high...
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....
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...
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...
