It’s day one of Steppingstone’s 2018 summer session, and we’re SO excited to spend the next six weeks working with hundreds of Scholars from all throughout Boston. To give you a behind-the-scenes peek at the magic that happens over the summer, we asked teachers to share why they decided to spend the summer at Steppingstone….
Alumni Survey Results
In 2017, Steppingstone administered an Alumni Survey focused on career pathways and career development. Some key findings include: 97% of respondents earned a bachelor’s degree or higher 76% of respondents had a job or internship during college in their career field of interest 72% of respondents obtained their first full-time job within six months after graduating from college…
Standing with immigrant families
Steppingstone stands firmly in support of every member of our community, no matter their race, where they were born, or their citizenship status. We are proud and grateful to belong to a community of Scholars, families, teachers, and staff who represent more than 20 countries, speak more than 15 languages, and who we know–with 100%…
Congrats, CSA Class #4!
We are THRILLED to congratulate Class 4 Scholars on their recent Commencement from the College Success Academy (CSA). Scholars, we are so proud of your dedication, grateful for your kindness, and ready to see you continue to take on the world! After years of hard work (including more than 1,000 hours of extra class time!), Class…
Steppingstone’s First Alumni & Scholar Networking Night!
Every year during April vacation, Steppingstone hosts events for middle and high school Scholars so they have opportunities to stay engaged and active during their time away from school. This year, we were thrilled to invite Scholars to an Alumni & Scholar networking night–the first of its kind at Steppingstone. The event was a unique opportunity…
Nor’easters Can’t Stop Steppingstone Scholars!
Despite the wind, snow, and frigid temperatures in March, Steppingstone Scholars were thinking about their plans for the summer! On the cold morning of March 3rd (after a nor’easter), nearly 200 Steppingstone Scholars (in grades 6-11), parents/guardians, and siblings attended Steppingstone’s first-ever Step Into Summer Fair! The Step Into Summer Fair is a new initiative…
Chapter 5: Seven days to go. Will you be there?
We’re 7 days away from the big day, and my mind has finally caught up to what my legs have known for the past couple of weeks – we are SO close to finishing. While lately I have found myself and my body complaining a little more than usual, all I can attest to my…
Scholar Voice: Seeing risks as opportunities
Have you ever dwelled on all that can go wrong or felt afraid to take risks? Have your hands gotten shaky, your face red, and your body trembling with fear? If that has happened, know that it’s perfectly normal. A famous proverb is: you miss 100% of the shots that you don’t take. Likewise, you…
Chapter 4: Celebrating 16 miles
This series follows Alumna Diana Chaves ’05 as she trains to run the Boston Marathon for Steppingstone. Check this space each week for a new look into her journey! This week, from Diana: Really trying to embrace my sweaty glow after a long run. I completed my first ever 16 mile long run this past…
Chapter 3: Halfway there!
Marathon countdown: 61 days! Can you tell I’m happy to finally be able to do my morning runs outside without freezing? Almost at the halfway point in my training plan AND our fundraising goal! Truly falling in love with this journey and so incredibly grateful to have all of your support along the way. Happy Valentine’s…
Christmas in the City
One of our favorite holiday traditions is volunteering at Christmas in the City (CITC), an all-day event for families who live in homeless shelters throughout Boston. CITC brings holiday cheer to these families every year in hopes of providing them with a magical holiday season. Throughout the event, Mr. and Mrs. Claus greeted families while they toured the…
MLK Day: Scholars support ESOL students throughout Boston
For 2018’s MLK Day of Service, Steppingstone Scholars and families joined a group of 600+ volunteers to make an impact in Boston. Throughout the day, they worked together to make ESOL* education tools for local students. Including ESOL journals, lap desks, flags of the world, flash cards for vocabulary and the citizenship exam, and even conversational “Jenga”…
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