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PARCC Receives Nod from Teach Plus

Posted on 3/23/15 by Carrie Greenaway

For nearly 20 years, the MCAS assessment has been used to test Massachusetts high school students’ proficiency in common core classes, ultimately determining whether or not students are eligible for their high school diploma.  However, a new standardized test has piqued the … Continue reading →

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Transforming Dorchester – One Student at a Time

Posted on 3/2/15 by Carrie Greenaway

Though the Red Line has been more than groan-worthy this winter, this particular subway line represents more than just a (sort of) reliable way around the city; the Red Line is an uncanny illustration of Boston’s dichotomous relationship with education. Take a closer look: … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn…Sierra Morton, College Bound Dorchester

Posted on 12/16/14 by Lindsay Durgin

Q: What brought you to CollegeBound Dorchester? The summer of my junior year, I interned with the COO of College Bound Dorchester and volunteered for the Adolescent Development department. After graduation, I was called to work full time for the … Continue reading →

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Harvard Launches Teaching Fellowship

Posted on 11/10/14 by Lindsay Durgin

Thanks to a $10 million donation, Harvard University is planning to launch a fellowship program for students to become K-12 teachers. The existing teaching program at Harvard is very small and only has about 25 students enrolled each year. The … Continue reading →

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BUILDFest to Present BUILDer Award for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Posted on 10/20/14 by Lindsay Durgin

The 4th annual BUILDFest gala will take place at the Westin Copley Place on Thursday, October 30th from 6-10pm. This gala will feature a Student Business Expo, where BUILD students can show off their businesses and sell their products. This … Continue reading →

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College Bound Dorchester is Hiring

Posted on 10/6/14 by Lindsay Durgin

College Bound Dorchester is now hiring for these positions: ·         Development Communications Associate ·         Manager of Corporate and Foundations Relations ·         Data and Systems Administrator ·         Executive Assistant to the CEO ·         OST Group Leader ·         Lead Teacher: Center-Based Early Education If you have the following … Continue reading →

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College Bound Dorchester Graduation

Posted on 9/8/14 by Lindsay Durgin

Since 2009, College Bound Dorchester has helped 63 students to earn their HiSet certification (high school equivalency diploma) and move on to college. This year was no exception to their success, as 41 students graduated in the basement of St. … Continue reading →

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