TACC, LabCentral Ignite, and MassBioEd invite you to join us for What the Heck is Biotech?, a free career awareness workshop for those looking to learn more about the biotech industry and careers Learn what biotech is about, hear from industry professionals as they share their stories and journeys in biotech, experience life as a scientist for an hour, and […]
Event Category: Education
Black Men and Diabetes – Virtual Diabetes Workshop Series
Why does diabetes hit African-American men so hard, and what can they do about it? When black men have diabetes, they’re also much more likely to develop one or more of the serious complications associated with the disease, including amputation, kidney failure, blindness, and cardiovascular disease. For example, African Americans are 1.5 to 2.5 times […]
Virtual workshop: Financial Aid & Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Help Session
Calling all Early childhood education teachers, assistants, family childhood providers, and paraprofessionals Want to learn about applying for 2023-24 FAFSA and Massachusetts Early Childhood Educators Scholarship program. The application is open now and must be completed by the deadline of August 1st, 2023. We are assisting individuals working in this field, current or prospective college […]
Stand Up for Ellen, Robbins House
Free event celebrating the 200th Birthday of Concord’s native daughter, educator and activist, Ellen Garrison. Presented by Robbins House and the first official event of the Concord 250 Celebration. Holy Family Church and Concord Town House. Suitable for all ages.
Hybrid FAFSA Day Event
MassEdCO Boston Education and Career Planning Center is hosting an in-person and virtual FAFSA Completion event on March 18, 2023, from 10:00am-12:00pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with a financial aid expert, submit your financial aid paperwork, and get your questions answered about attending college! Financial experts will be available in-person and online to […]
DIABETES: IT’S IMPACT ON INCARCERATED AND RETURNED CITIZENS
The burden of chronic conditions, like diabetes, is disproportionately carried by Blacks and other people of color facing social disadvantages (e.g., those with experiences of incarceration). Healing Our Land Ministries is partnering with the African American Diabetes Association, Boston Black News, Boston Praise Radio & TV, and Union Capital Boston, to present a series of […]
Virtual Workshop – Diabetes and Diabetes Survival Skills
Diabetes can affect you physically and emotionally. Living with it every day can make you feel discouraged, stressed or even depressed. It is natural to have mixed feelings about your diabetes management and experience highs and lows. It is important to recognize these emotions as normal and take steps to reduce the negative impact they […]
Opposing Militarization of Youth
Military recruiting of high school students has been a tactic of the United States military services and a concern for many parents, grandparents, and families for decades. Recently, meeting recruitment goals has become more difficult for military recruiters, so much so that there are alarming reports of students in high schools across the country being […]
Blacks and Diabetes In Boston – What Is Diabetes, Living with Diabetes Workshop
Please join the African American Diabetes Association (AADA) on Wednesday, the 15 of February, at 7 pm for our first hour-long virtual diabetes educational workshop. In this workshop, we will talk about Blacks and diabetes in Boston, and living with diabetes. This workshop will be hosted by Barbara King, AADA Board Chair, and Leon Rock, […]
Black Boston Stories: Growing Up
About this event What was it like to grow up in the Boston of times past? What challenges face young Bostonians today? Join us for a panel conversation on Black Boston Stories: Growing Up on Thursday, February 9 at 6PM at the Grove Hall Branch of the Boston Public Library. Four long-time Boston residents will reflect on growing […]
“METCO SHOWCASE” HIGHLIGHTS STREAMLINED APPLICATION PROCESS
“METCO SHOWCASE” on Dec. 10 in Dorchester Highlights New, Streamlined METCO Application Process Learn about FREE AND EXCEPTIONAL education at suburban schools, connect to Boston resources for community support DON’T MISS IT! METCO will hold an afternoon of advice and support for Boston families seeking top educational opportunities for their children at the METCO […]
Noble and Greenough School Open House
Curious about Nobles? Come to campus for our winter open house on Saturday, December 3 from 8:30–11:30 a.m. to learn more about: Our community in grades 7–12 Academics, arts & athletics Diversity, equity & inclusion Student life and wellness Afternoon program Five-day boarding (grades 9–12) How to apply to and afford Nobles EXCEL (experiential & […]
