Rejecting society’s norm, Rita Smith became a nationally recognized and celebrated Educator with Gary Kaplan, introduction by Greg Cunningham This month’s podcast features Professor Rita Smith, a lifelong educator and the 1985 recipient of Time Magazine’s Teacher of the Year Award. Professor Smith’s career as an educator spans 44 years,
Pandemic loss eliminated; achievement gaps closed. by Gary Kaplan As we enter the new year and move toward spring, JFY reiterates our offer of FREE academic support in the form of our JFYNet online tutoring program. The attached blog post and links summarize our post-pandemic history. We have had encouraging
by Gary Kaplan Perspectives on pandemic loss and prospects for recovery The New Year is upon us, and education promises to be as much a front-page story as it was in the Old Year. From learning loss to late buses, school committee politics to teacher shortages, hardly an edition went
Measuring joy in the classroom Here we are in the season of joy – of family and dear friends, of places and traditions, and yes, the joy of bringing joy to others. In this season of rejoicing and celebrations in churches, synagogues and mosques, and in concert halls, theaters and
with Gary Kaplan, narrated by Greg Cunningham Missing voices in the classroom… Does not make good sense In this month’s podcast, Executive Director Gary Kaplan continues our conversation with Hubie Jones. A recent recipient of the Norman B. Leventhal City Builder Award from the organization A Better City, Hubie continues to
Getting back to pre-pandemic levels by Joan Reissman and Gary Kaplan Educators everywhere are working hard to bring students back up to pre-pandemic achievement levels. The brightest spotlight remains focused on equitable outcomes for at-risk groups. In a previous post, MCAS Maven Joan Reissman illustrated that East Boston High School
with Gary Kaplan, narrated by Greg Cunningham A leader in the formation of countless community organizations This month, JFYNetWorks continues our conversation with Hubie Jones. Hubie has not only witnessed Boston history for 67 years– he has also shaped and defined the civic and social landscape. He has been a
With Hubie Jones, Otis Gates, and Mossik Hacobian Boston History, a focus on education, civil rights, and social services
Students at Needham High School, Dr. John Brown, Michael Horn, Isa Zimmerman, and Ed Lambert Narrated by Greg Cunningham JULY 2022 PODCAST – This month’s podcast features highlights from our podcasts during the past year, focusing on educational topics. Today you’ll hear excerpts from our conversations with Bayley, Jason, and Jack
with Gary Kaplan, narrated by Greg Cunningham A history maker in Boston’s civic and social landscape It’s hard to believe one man has had such an influence on Boston’s civic and social landscape. A leader of reform in Boston politics and civic leadership since his arrival from New York in 1955, Hubie
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