New principal, new narrative Brockton High School has been in the news lately more than any other school in the Commonwealth. Much of the coverage has been less than positive. But the story of the state’s largest high school– 3500 students, more than many districts—is not a single narrative. It
“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” –Nelson Mandella A What is this Juneteenth and what does it mean? The name is a descriptive contraction of June nineteenth, a significant day
by Greg Cunningham How I learned that one on one makes more than two As an English major in college, I was often sought after by my friends. Any time they had an essay due, there would be a knock on my dorm room door. A friend would be waiting,
with Gary Kaplan, introduction by Greg Cunningham Dramatic Academic Progress for East Boston HS – Future with AI Tools This month’s podcast features a preview of a collaborative presentation to take place at the MassCue Convention on May 31st and June 1st at Polar Park in Worcester. Audrey Schindler, East Boston High
by Joan Reissman 11 math standards make the difference What’s the best way to prepare for MCAS? Practice and review, of course. Test preparation is not a substitute for long-term cumulative learning; but review and practice are tried and true methods to strengthen skills and build knowledge, regardless of test
with Kevin McCaskill, Brockton High School Principal, Gary Kaplan, introduction by Greg Cunningham Kevin McCaskill, ‘I know that we can achieve at high levels’ This podcast features newly appointed Brockton High School principal Kevin McCaskill, who began his tenure in Brockton at the start of 2024. Described as “…a new
The Oratory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Gary Kaplan Oratory is the most demanding of the arts. It requires not just presentation, like painting or writing. It goes beyond presentation to demand audience response. Music has rhythm and harmony, painting has color and form, but oratory has only
with Paula Paris, Gary Kaplan, introduction by Greg Cunningham “Let’s not lose sight of what we still need to do.” This month’s podcast features JFY’s Deputy Director Paula Paris, who has been with JFY since 1995. She has contributed to the growth and diversification of the organization first as Director
JFY’s continuing evolution by Gary Kaplan Just before the turn of the year, on December 27 to be exact, JFYNetWorks passed its 47th anniversary. We attribute our vigorous longevity to our foundational practice of adaptation to changes in the social and economic environment. Our programs have evolved over the years
with Gary Kaplan, introduction by Greg Cunningham Lew Finfer, Boston Community Organizer since the 1970’s JFY’s podcast this month features Lew Finfer, a Boston community organizer since 1970. In an article published last year in the Boston Globe, Lew was described as “a quiet leader who spent the past four
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