By David Li, bostonese.com
Boston, June 9, 2014, –It was 16 years ago when I first came to know the Sharewood Project in the Fall of 1998. I gradated from a master’s program earlier that year, and was working part-time for Singtao Daily newspaper. I went to report the weekly clinic by Sharewood Project at the Church of All Nations in Boston Chinatown.
The Sharewood clinic was in this church back in 1998. It’s now in the First Church in Malden, Mass. (file photo).
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Washington, D.C., –U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the 50th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 141 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics or the arts.
“The extraordinary young men and women being honored for the 50th anniversary of the Presidential Scholars have excelled in their educational, artistic and civic pursuits. They show all of us that when students challenge themselves and commit themselves to excellence, the results can be astounding. These scholars will help move our country forward and will have a lasting impact on their families, communities, and on our society. They represent the potential of all young citizens to lift up America.”
Houston’s Patrick Pan is a talented pianist and violinist, and will study at Harvard University this Fall (file photo).
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Boston, May 23, 2014, — NAAAP Boston hosted the 25th Annual Future Leader Award Scholarship Gala at the Curry Student Center Ballroom at Northeastern University on May 12. The event was co-sponsored by the university’s Asian American Center.
Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz (left) and Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu present the scholarship (photos Courtesy of Justin Taylor and Mi Zhao).
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Lexington, Mass, May 31, 2014, –In the evening of May 27, Lexington High School (LHS) student J gave a lecture titled “Preparing for College” at Cary Library to dozens students and parents.
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By David Li, bostonese.com
Arrived at Walnut Hill School of Arts four years ago from Xiamen, Fujian province, China, Niu Niu performed at his graduation recital on May 9 at the school in Natick, Mass. The room was packed by about 80 teachers, students and family friends. Niu Niu performed three challenging pieces by Chopin, Beethoven and Mussorgsky, and received long standing ovation from the audience.
Niu Niu(second from right) poses for a picture with his parents, sister, and Mrs. Tema Chen.
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The SAT essays below are by students at the Chyten Center. They received perfect score as they were well written with originality. The students made their cases or told their stories to readers in clear fashion. These essays are also free of grammar or spelling errors.
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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 7, 2014, — Results of the 2014 AfterCollege Career Insights Survey, conducted among college students and recent grads, reveal unique insights into the millennial mindset, including a growing sense of anxiety about the transition to the working world and whether college is actually preparing students for life beyond the classroom.
Picture from 2013 Harvard University Commencement (file photo).
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By David Li, bostonese.com
Lexington, Mass., May 11, 2014, — Today is Mother’s Day, and also the time of the year when mothers start to look for summer schools and camps for their kids. With more and more Chinese Universities offering summer programs for internional students, they have more and more options each year.
Painting by LYCAL summer camp student (file photo).
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By Chyten Educational Services
So far, all you have heard about the new, redesigned SAT is in regard to its structure:
While this is useful and interesting, what is far more important for student test-takers in the class of 2017 and later is information about the actual content of the test and how one can best learn to master it.
Neil Chyten (right) and students of Chyten Educational Services (file photo).
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Boston, May 6, 2014, — Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day. Belmont High School social studies teacher Dr. Jeffry Shea was recognized as Massachusetts Teacher of the Year by students and school administrators.
Dr. Shea delivers a speeches at a ceremony in Belmont High School.
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