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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…
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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,…
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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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »Community Servings, a nonprofit food and nutrition program, serves individuals and families living with critical and chronic illnesses in Massachusetts. Recently, Boston Tutoring Services spoke with Kate White, Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator at Community Servings, about the organization. Boston Tutoring Services: How did your organization get started? Kate White: Community Servings was founded in 1989 to provide home-delivered meals to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, before there were medications, and food was the only thing to…
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Community Cooks mobilizes individuals, businesses, civic, educational and faith-based groups to prepare home-cooked food for vulnerable populations seeking assistance from human service agencies in the Greater Boston area. We proudly partner with these agencies that, due to lack of funds and/or facilities, struggle to provide food for those they serve. In contributing nutritious and much-needed food, Community Cooks aims to: feed our hungry neighbors who might otherwise go without build a bridge of caring…
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The positions on education of the 2016 presidential candidates vary depending on their political party, personal beliefs and many other factors. To simplify your research process, we have compiled their statements on education, as found on their websites or though interviews. Bernie Sanders Wants to make public colleges and universities free to attend. Wants to increase the amount of educators in colleges and universities. Voted against anti-Common Core amendment. Hillary Clinton Does not support…
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An essential part of the college process is filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA.) However, this process can be difficult to navigate, especially if you are going about it alone. Despite countless articles on the subject, it can be difficult to decipher the instructions. Using these How-To Videos on FAFSA can be helpful if you are feeling confused about filing for financial aid. They can also help clear up some common questions…
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