“Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth to age 12, living in low- income and homeless situations, with the essential items they need to thrive – at home, at school and at play. We supply these items free of charge by engaging and connecting communities that have with communities that need.” Boston Tutoring Services recently spoke with Cradles to Crayons, a nonprofit donation service located in Boston, Philadelphia, and Concord. Megan Collins, Family Philanthropy Coordinator at Cradles to…
Photo by Olichel College acceptance is a remarkable accomplishment, and the experience is truly one-of- a-kind. For many young adults, it’s a rite of passage: It’s a time when you’re making your own decisions, opening yourself to a new world of horizons, and getting a taste of what it really means to be self-sufficient. But this wonderful chapter of life doesn’t come cheaply, and many students are choosing to balance their studies with full- or part-time employment to…
Alia Wong from The Atlantic recently wrote a three-part series on the process of admissions for elite colleges Elite College Admissions (Story one: The Absurdity of College Admissions, Story two: Where College Admissions Went Wrong, and Story three: The Commodification of Higher Education). Wong outlines how college rankings have “helped shape a world in which students are seen as consumers, and colleges and universities as commodities.” She explains that elite college rankings and the admissions…
When thinking of college, most students and parents do not consider commuting vs. dorming, they simply assume that dorming is the best option. While dorming is seen as the more typical college experience, both options have pros and cons which must be considered before making a decision. Ultimately, the best one will vary from person to person and depend on several factors such as money and social benefits, among others. Commuting will save you a lot…
So, I am about to graduate from college. After transferring to a different school, spending a semester abroad in Europe, managing several part-time jobs, and taking summer classes in order to graduate on time, I did it. College is tough work, and I congratulate anyone who has made the necessary sacrifices in order to obtain a degree. Now that school is about to end, I’m experiencing an odd sensation in my belly. I can only…
Protests. Petitions. PC culture. As of late, the question on many Americans’ minds is: Is there a threat against free speech in the U.S.? Journalists from various popular media sites, such as The Atlantic, The Huffington Post, and New York Magazine have thoroughly covered this issue. Opinions range, specifically in left-wing circles. Some liberals and most conservatives agree that the threat against free speech is a serious problem in young Americans’ discourse. Other liberals, though,…
Barbara J. Rich, M.Ed. provides mature, compassionate, experienced Special Education Advocacy/Consultation to families and school systems all over Massachusetts. As the former Director of Special Education for two school systems, Barbara has a wide range of understanding of state regulations, as well as what kinds of authentic support your child deserves year to year. Children and adolescents with abilities and disabilities benefit greatly when there is mutual agreement and a lack of conflict regarding IEP’s,…
Gaining Ground grows organic produce for hunger relief with help from volunteers of all ages and abilities, who work and learn in our fields. In short, we grow food and we give it away to people who need it. For free. This refreshingly simple approach lets us focus on meeting the needs of our volunteers and the people we help feed. These two aspects of our work are closely intertwined – one wouldn’t work without…
