News Articles, Editorials and Opinions

IBA Youth Programs Get Cash from Conley

The folks at IBA had a lot to be thankful for when Suffolk DA Dan Conley presented them with a check to fund their youth programs. (Source:Melissa Ostrow)

IBA youth give creative spark to Paredes En Fuego: Art show opens at End of Season Celebration

Paredes En Fuego (Walls on Fire) exhibit at the Center for the Latino Arts, which opened on the night of the End of Season Celebration, with participants sharing their work from the season.

BPS School Supports Chart & Resource Tool: NEW TOOL FOR BPS PARTNERS & FUNDERS

At the request of many individuals both within and outside of the Boston Public Schools, EdVestors offered to compile a reference tool that would assemble available information on all Boston Public Schools, providing a snapshot of school resources and partners.

Louis D. Brown Peace Institute without Operating Budget As of Nov. 30th

Attached please find a template to write your support letters to the Governor as well as to the State Representatives who recently cut the Peace Institute's budget of $100 K by $75.

Teen Empowerment: Rising to Our Challenge

TE has been working hard to minimize the impact of the current financial crisis on our important work. Here are some ways you can make a difference at this critical time for TE and the youth we serve.

NEWSLETTER: The Forum for Youth Investment Forum Flash

YWA: the Forum for Youth Investment is a national organization advocating for youth and youth workers. They're a good resource for research and trainings. Below is their latest newsletter- you may want so subscribe directly.

"Hub Grads Come Up Short in College"

"About two-thirds of the city's high school graduates in 2000 who enrolled in college have failed to earn degrees, according to a first-of-its-kind study being released today."

Enough is Enough

Interesting perspective from City Councilor Flaherty on how to end the violence in our city....

Weapon-Related Injury Data

Attached is a chart from the MA Department of Public Health on weapon-related injuries from January-September 2008.

Americans for the Arts Action Fund publishes side-by-side comparison of McCain/Obama

See where the candidates stand on arts & arts education funding.

BPS Pathways to Excellence

Pathways to Excellence community meeting schedule

Free Tutoring Available for BPS Students!

Many BPS students are eligible- here's how to get free tutoring.

Excellent article by YWA member - "GOP should show respect for community organizers"

Willie Gould, youth worker at IBA, published this in the South End News.

Boston Beyond Announces New Executive Director

Boston After School & Beyond’s (Boston Beyond’s) Board of Directors is delighted to announce the appointment of Christopher J. Smith as Executive Director, effective October 1, 2008.

All one 'hood at Blackstone

An article from MySouthEnd.com on Blackstone, YWA, and One 'Hood's Summer Sizzle event.

Interesting stats on violence & our perceptions- from City Councilor Sam Yoon

Information from Sam Yoon's online survey

IBA summer program winds to a close

IBA celebrates fifth anniversary with awards and dinner

Map and list of all murders in Boston in 2008

YWA: here is a link to a map & list of all murders in Boston in 2008. it's a sad map. but it is heartening to see that the violence in the SE/LR at least has been reduced dramatically.

One 'Peace' at a time, real change comes

On Peace in the Streets CD release

MAP Facebook Page Launched!

Through Facebook, an interactive social networking website, MAP will be able to engage directly with afterschool and out-of-school time stakeholders, particularly with youth across the Commonwealth.