Tag Archives: Slate

SheShinesOn … Gina Varamo, Science Club for Girls

Posted on 2/17/15 by Amy Barrett

Q: Could you tell us a little more about your professional experience? A: I just graduated from Emerson College in May 2013, so my AmeriCorps fellowship at SCFG has been my first post-graduation work experience. During undergrad, I was very … Continue reading →

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A Path Appears Premieres Tonight on PBS

Posted on 1/26/15 by Amy Barrett

When Lisa Goldblatt Grace was contacted in 2013 about My Life My Choice participating in a new documentary focusing on solutions to sexual violence, her first thought was, “I don’t know.” The film, A Path Appears, follows reporters Nicholas Kristof … 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…Maura Hackett, Science Club for Girls

Posted on 12/23/14 by Amy Barrett

Q: Could you tell us a little more about your professional experience? A: I have a Master’s in Environmental Public Health from Boston University and a Bachelor’s in Sociology and Anthropology from The College of New Jersey. Prior to my … Continue reading →

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EiE Named Top 100 Product in Education

Posted on 12/18/14 by Amy Barrett

District Administration magazine has named EiE a Reader’s Choice Top 100 product for 2014. District Administration provides K-12 leaders with critical news and information for school district management through its monthly magazine, website, e-newsletters and District Administration Leadership Institute Superintendent … 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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Join in an Hour of Code

Posted on 12/10/14 by Amy Barrett

The Hour of Code is an hour-long introduction to the world of computer science, designed to show people that anyone can learn to code. During the course of this week, people all over the world will be participating by taking … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn…Tania Tauer, Engineering is Elementary

Posted on 12/9/14 by Amy Barrett

Q: Tell us, what do you do with the EiE team? A: In addition to writing engaging engineering curricula for elementary and middle school students, I assist my teammates in organizing nation-wide pilot testing of each of our units to … Continue reading →

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Changes to Teacher Prep Needed

Posted on 12/8/14 by Lindsay Durgin

Teach Plus uses teacher leadership programs to improve results for urban students. A new Teach Plus poll of 1020 teachers from 35 states found that 77% of them did not feel fully prepared by their prep program to be highly … Continue reading →

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My Life My Choice Takes Part in PBS Special

Posted on 12/3/14 by Amy Barrett

My Life My Choice will be taking part in A Path Appears, a film that follows journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn through the United States, and across the world, as they uncover sexual abuse and trafficking. The film will feature … Continue reading →

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