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
By Gary Kaplan Memorial Day is a legacy of the Civil War. Originally called Decoration Day, its precise origins are somewhat cloudy. The generally accepted inaugural celebration took place casually on June 3, 1861, when a group of ladies decorated the graves of confederate soldiers at a cemetery in Warrenton,
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
The below letter to the editor responds to the latest of many criticisms leveled at the Boston Public Schools. Most of the criticism focuses on leadership, especially on the superintendent. But the superintendent is not the only factor in the functioning of the 46,000-student district. The central office directory lists
by Gary Kaplan Board of Education reinstates accountability system MCAS is back. And JFY can help. JFY has helped students succeed on MCAS since the test was first given in 1998. Our signature early success was in 2000-2001, when we helped the lowest-scoring school in Boston raise its passing rate
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