I just bumped into a TAG (Talented and Gifted Program) assistant teacher in the elevator of the Wheatley Building. The mission of TAG and its companion program, Project ALERTA, is to ensure that Boston Public School Latino and English Language Learner students excel academically, socially, and personally to improve their ability to succeed in high [...]
Archives for July, 2012
Waving Flags Don’t Do it for Me
Patriotism. In an election year, all the hyperbole of what and who (as a leader) will make America realize its aspirations muddies the meaning of the word for me. But when I think about my work at UMass Boston, from the muddy water emerges a crystal clear example of patriotism. Ever since our Celebration of [...]
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