Education

2020

August 13, 2020

Student on Chappy Mentors Kids Online

Education
A college student living on Chappaquiddick has co-founded a remote mentorship and activity program for schoolchildren. Payment is optional.
April 23, 2020

MV Youth Awards Education Scholarships

MV Youth
Education
MVYouth has awarded $760,000 in college and workforce development scholarships to 13 high school seniors and young adults.

2019

February 28, 2019

With a Growing Need, Boys and Girls Club Looks to the Future

Holly Pretsky
Education
Martha's Vineyard Boys and Girls Club
As the census continues to grow, the Boys and Girls Club facility off Robinson Road in Edgartown is no longer adequate to serve the needs.

2018

October 18, 2018

Public Schools See Steady Increase In Non-English Speaking Students

Holly Pretsky
Education
English language
There are now 327 students in English language learning (ELL) programs in the Island public schools.

2017

August 23, 2017

A 12-Step Program for Public Education

Vivian Ewing
Authors
Education
In John Merrow’s new book, Addicted to Reform: A 12-Step Program to Rescue Public Education, the author describes what he sees as a society hooked on school reform.

2015

January 13, 2015

Schools Find Success with Eighth Grade Algebra Program

Ivy Ashe
Education

Island educators say a new eighth grade algebra program prepares students for higher level math and brings the Island in line with other schools around the country. About 40 students are participating in the program.

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