Tag Archives: College Bound Dorchester

17 Days to Help 120 Students

Posted on 3/16/15 by Carrie Greenaway

On February 23rd, a ceiling collapsed in one of College Bound Dorchester’s early education facilities, flooding the building and leaving over 120 students and their families without access to daycare and educational programming.  They need your help to repair their facilities … 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…Ashley Hannah, College Bound Dorchester

Posted on 12/30/14 by Lindsay Durgin

Q: Tell us about your work with CBD. I help ESOL students achieve their goal of attending and graduating from college. Q: What has surprised you most since starting your work with your org? The commitment of other staff to … 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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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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SheShinesOn…Peg Ecclesine, College Bound Dorchester

Posted on 8/12/14 by Lindsay Durgin

Q: What previous job or training best prepared you to work here? Being a teacher, in particular a middle school teacher, taught me how critical it is to: have a well thought out plan based on the current data; have … Continue reading →

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The College Scorecard

Posted on 8/11/14 by Lindsay Durgin

The US Department of Education has designed a College Scorecard for parents and students to understand the affordability and value of each university. These scorecards contain information about each college, from costs to graduation rate to employment. But there is … Continue reading →

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Watch the Video on our Nonprofit Slate

Posted on 5/14/14 by Carrie Greenaway

We are so proud to be sharing the work of the first slate of nonprofits to be selected by SheGives. SheGives connects committed, inquisitive, engaged donors with a slate of diligenced nonprofits in the Greater Boston area.  We provide members with … Continue reading →

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College Bound Dorchester’s 10th annual “We are College Bound” Gala

Posted on 3/31/14 by Carrie Greenaway

On Friday, June 20, 2014, College Bound Dorchester will celebrate their work of ensuring that all students view success in college not just as a possibility in their lives but as a baseline expectation.  Joining them will be Honorary Chair, Sean Curran, of … Continue reading →

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