Tag: Edu

Two Seniors Raised $2098 for Cary Memorial Library

By Xinming Li, bostonese.com April 3, 2018, — Two senior artists Mr. Junyu Cheng and Ms. Jinyuan Dong recently held a Chinese calligraphy and painting exhibition at Cary Memorial Library in Lexington. A total of $698 in total proceeds from the exhibition was donated to the library. With the 1:1 match by two anonymous donors,… Continue reading Two Seniors Raised $2098 for Cary Memorial Library

Mayor Walsh Announces School Closures as Blizzard of 2018 Batters Bay State

BOSTON – Tuesday, March 13, 2018 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced continued preparations for the ongoing winter storm, which is expected to bring a total of 12-18 inches of snow by midnight, with 9 inches already fallen. Mayor Walsh holds news conference at City Hall this afternoon (photo credit: @MikeRNBCBoston on Twitter).

The FY19 BPS Budget: Investing in Our Students to Provide a Better Education for All

By Boston Public Schools Superintendent Tommy Chang At the Boston Public Schools, we believe that our budget is a values statement, reflecting our commitment to creating the best schools for all our students. Through the BPS budget, we prioritize investing in every individual learner throughout their academic career. We must ensure that all students —… Continue reading The FY19 BPS Budget: Investing in Our Students to Provide a Better Education for All

Save Dr. Janet Hsu! A Guardian Angel for Children

Dear Committee members, I am writing to share a sad news with you and ask your assistance to spread the message. Janet Hsu-Lin (許捷), an emergency pediatrician, who served as the camp doctor of NECYSC for several years in the past and continued to support our camp as a sponsor, was recently diagnosed with CML… Continue reading Save Dr. Janet Hsu! A Guardian Angel for Children

Mayor Walsh and Community Members Celebrate the Opening of Boston Public Library Chinatown

Boston, Feb. 3, 2018 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh and library community members today celebrated the opening of Boston Public Library Chinatown at 2 Boylston Street in the China Trade Center. The event marked the return of library services to the neighborhood for the first time in more than 50 years, and a $1 million… Continue reading Mayor Walsh and Community Members Celebrate the Opening of Boston Public Library Chinatown

After 50+ Years, BPL Chinatown Branch Reopens On Feb. 5

By Li Qiang, bostonese.com Boston, Jan. 31, 2018, — It was a campaign promise made by candidate Marty Walsh in 2013, and Mayor Walsh finally delivered it at end of his first term as the funding for Boston Public Library Chinatown Branch was annouced in 2017. The Chinatown Branch will open its doors on Feb.… Continue reading After 50+ Years, BPL Chinatown Branch Reopens On Feb. 5

Google Honors Chinese Linguist Zhou Youguang

Boston, Jan. 13, 2018, — On his 112th birthday, Chinese Linguist Zhou Youguang was honored on Google’s homepage today. Mr. Zhou passed away on Jan. 14, 2017 at age 111. Zhou was a Chinese economist, banker, linguist, sinologist, publisher, and supercentenarian, known as the “father of Pinyin”, a system for the writing of Mandarin Chinese… Continue reading Google Honors Chinese Linguist Zhou Youguang

Secretary Acosta Presents Awards to MA Businesses Offering English Language Classes

Oct. 24, 2017, Boston, — Last week, Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Rosalin Acosta, spoke to a packed room of business leaders, immigrants, and English language program providers at Northeastern University. She was there to present awards at an event organized by English for New Bostonians to businesses that provide English classes for their… Continue reading Secretary Acosta Presents Awards to MA Businesses Offering English Language Classes