The Future is Bright: by Pamela Civins

When I left for my sabbatical in October 2015, I was excited. I looked forward to reconnecting with old friends in Nepal, reflecting on my journey through life thus far, and re-energizing since we have so much happening at Boston Partners in Education all of the time....

A Reflection By Our MLK Summer Scholars

This summer, we were hired by Boston Partners in Education as John Hancock MLK Summer Scholars. The MLK Summer Scholars program supports youth and non-profits in the community by funding paid internships that help youth gain important job skills and support the...

50 Years, 50 Stories: Comicazi Cookie Clash

Just off the red line at Davis Square, a local comic book shop called Comicazi is abuzz with the warm energy that only arises from the community that inhabits a small business. Its walls are crowded with collectibles: board games, action figures, and of course an...

50 Years, 50 Stories: Gerard Kasemba & What Inspires Us

What Inspires Us? There are many reasons why our academic mentors feel the urge to volunteer with Boston Partners in Education. Sometimes, it is the BPS students alone that provide the inspiration. Often, academic mentors are looking for a way to give back to the...

50 Years, 50 Stories: Katy Ramon & The Gardner Pilot Academy

Middle school teacher Katy Ramon believes that positive encouragement is the best way to keep control over her classroom. As children enter her 8th grade class at the Gardner Pilot Academy, she thanks them each personally for sitting down quickly and beginning the...