Apr 24, 2024 | Blog, Mentor Spotlight
National Volunteer Week | April 21-27, 2024 Please join us in celebrating National Volunteer Week! Since BPIE’s inception as “School Volunteers for Boston” in 1966, we have been committed to engaging volunteers to serve the students in our community and inspiring...
Feb 2, 2024 | Blog, Mentor Spotlight
National Mentoring Month is a time to honor the invaluable relationships that shape our personal and professional lives. This month-long celebration serves as a reminder of the power of guidance, encouragement, and shared wisdom. Mentorship is a timeless concept that...
Jan 25, 2022 | Mentor Spotlight
Every January, the mentoring movement unites in celebration of National Mentoring Month and uses the power of our collective voice to recruit new mentors, advance the mentoring field’s legislative priorities, and drive meaningful change for young people. This...
Jan 20, 2022 | Mentor Spotlight
Many older Boston Public Schools students are faced with the challenge of balancing school while having to work. For Elian, a student at Boston Day and Evening Academy, sometimes this meant that work had to come first. After briefly leaving school last year, Elian...
Jun 8, 2021 | Mentor Spotlight
Myriam Hernandez, a mentor at the Hernández K-8 School, is our recipient of the 2021 John C. Rennie Mentor of the Year Award. A mentor for four years, Myriam is recognized for her work supporting the Hernández’s dual language curriculum. Our 2021 John C. Rennie...
Jun 4, 2021 | Mentor Spotlight
Dave Miller, a volunteer at New Mission High School, is our recipient of the 2021 Joyna Bozzotto Award. An academic mentor for over five years, Dave is recognized for his long-standing commitment to Boston Public Schools students across the city. When Dave Miller...