2018–2019 Statewide Testing Schedule and Administration Deadlines MCAS Tests, Retests, and Field Tests, MCAS Alternate Assessment, MCAS/EPP Mathematics Test, and ACCESS for ELLs Date/Time November 2018 MCAS ELA and Mathematics Retests Paper-based administration Before Testing Complete the pre-administration Student Registration/Personal Needs Profile (SR/PNP) process[1] September 24–October 5… Continue reading 2018–2019 MA Statewide Testing Schedule
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Simon Ho and William Chin Received 2018 Bishop Cheverus Award
By Peter Chan, Boston Chinese Catholic Community Boston, Dec. 31, 2018, — Two familiar names were on the list of the 2018 Bishop Cheverus Award. Congratulations to Simon Ho, and we at St. James the Greater Church and Boston Chinese Catholic Community(BCCC) are very proud of him. Simon Ho(left) receives the award from Cardinal O’malley.
My Personal Journey of Overcoming Discrimination
By Zhirui Xiong, International School of the Sacred Heart of Tokyo In Japan, I’m “despicable Chinese.” In China, my home country, I’m “little Japanese.” I’ve faced different kinds of discrimination.
Meet Christina Yu Yu, Matsutaro Shoriki Chair, Art of Asia @MFA
Boston, Dec. 24, 2018, — Earlier this year, Matthew Teitelbaum, Ann and Graham Gund Director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), announced that Christina Yu Yu has been appointed as the Matsutaro Shoriki Chair, Art of Asia. An alumna of Wellesley College and Boston University, Ms. Yu (pictured below) returned to Boston and… Continue reading Meet Christina Yu Yu, Matsutaro Shoriki Chair, Art of Asia @MFA
Boston Nonprofit CAHF to Sponsor 2019 Rose Parade Float “Harmony Through Union”
Boston, Oct. 28, 2018, — The Chinese American Heritage Foundation (CAHF), a community-driven organization in Boston Chinatown that promotes the recognition and appreciation of the historical contributions made by Chinese-Americans to the United States, is fielding a “Harmony Through Union” float for the 2019 Rose Parade in Pasadena. Wilson Lee and Esther Lee are also… Continue reading Boston Nonprofit CAHF to Sponsor 2019 Rose Parade Float “Harmony Through Union”
US Senate Candidate Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai Visits Boston Chinatown
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 22, 2018, In less than three weeks before the mid-tern election, Independent candidate for US Senate Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai and United Nations strategist Shaoyu Yuan came to Boston Chinatown. They spoke with Asian community leaders. The attendees included the President of Empire Auction House Nick Pan, board member of… Continue reading US Senate Candidate Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai Visits Boston Chinatown
Dr. Leana Wen — The Incoming President of Planned Parenthood
Washington, DC, Sept. 12, 2018, — For the first time in nearly 50 years, a doctor will lead Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Along with Planned Parenthood’s 12 million supporters, Dr. Wen will lead the fight to protect access to reproductive health care.
Xiaowei Zhuang to Receive 2018 Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics
Boston, Sept. 1, 2018, — The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences has awarded the 2018 Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics to Xiaowei Zhuang, Professor of Physics, Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard University in Cambridge (USA).
At Bank of England Mortgage, I’m Ready to Serve You!
By Tammy Tsikar I am happy to announce that I have accepted a position at the Bank of England Mortgage as a Loan Originator! I have lived in America for more than 20 years and I’m fluent in English, Chinese and Tibetan.
Centennial Enterprises as Sources of Innovation in Emerging Economies
(This paper was presented at the Session of XVIII World Economic History Congress in August 2018.) By Wei YI, Denggao LONG, Pierre van der Eng, Tsinghua University Many less-developed countries and emerging economies have long-established enterprises. They were often founded at times when countries were colonies or had semi-colonial status. They have grown through the… Continue reading Centennial Enterprises as Sources of Innovation in Emerging Economies