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  • Metro Boston 6th Most Educated Area

    Metro Boston 6th Most Educated Area

    In order to locate where the most educated Americans are choosing to settle, WalletHub’s analysts compared the 150 largest U.S. metropolitan statistical areas, or MSAs, across nine key metrics. Our data set ranges from the percentage of adults aged 25 and older with at least a bachelor’s degree to the educational attainment gap between women and men.

    Metro Boston 6th Most Educated Area
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    Educational Characteristics of Boston-Cambridge-Newton (1=Most Educated; 75=Avg.)

    • 21st – % of High-School Diploma Holders
    • 7th – % of Bachelor’s Degree Holders
    • 20rd – % of Associate’s Degree Holders or College-Experienced Adults
    • 6th – % of Graduate or Professional Degree Holders
    • 31st – Public-School-System Ranking
    • 9th – Average Quality of Universities
    • 15th – Number of Enrolled Students in Top 200 Universities per Capita

    2016’s Most Educated Cities

    1. Ann Arbor, MI
    2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD
    3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    4. Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
    5. Madison, WI
    6. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA
    7. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
    8. Provo-Orem, UT
    9. Austin-Round Rock, TX
    10. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

    For the full report, please go here.

  • Rescued Fur Seal Pups at Mystic Aquarium

    Rescued Fur Seal Pups at Mystic Aquarium

    Mystic Aquarium kicked-off an “insider’s exclusive” program for members this week with a “sneak peek” at new northern fur seal pups, Avila and Kivli. Members were invited on a first-come, first-serve basis to reserve their spot in a behind-the-scenes experience to learn more about Northern fur seals and these two perky pups before they go on exhibit later this year.

    Rescued in early 2016 off the coast of California, Avila and Kivli arrived at Mystic Aquarium on April 28. After failed rehabilitation efforts, both animals were deemed non-releasable by the federal government. Mystic Aquarium, as one of only four AZA facilities that comprise a consortium to care for Northern fur seals, will be providing a permanent home for the two pups. There are currently eight (8) Northern fur seals in human care in the US.

    According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) the Callorhinus ursinus or Northern fur seal is classified as Vulnerable (VU); meaning the species is “considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.”

    These two female Northern fur seals will be critical to the future of the species; providing an important role in future breeding opportunities and breeding research. The research will be pivotal as Consortium scientists and researchers strive to understand the causes for the population decreases and provide insight in hopes of contributing to the recovery of the species.

     

  • Racism and Hate Crimes on the Rise

    Racism and Hate Crimes on the Rise

    The #BlackLivesMatter movement may be making headlines across the country, but African Americans aren’t the only minority group experience prejudice. A new Pew Research poll reveals that more than half of Latinos living in the United States have experienced abuse, discrimination, and unfair treatment. According to author Shirley Aaron, the hate and injustice in today’s world is strikingly similar to her days as a Southern teacher during desegregation.

    “Hatred and racism didn’t die in the 1960s. No more than it died any other place in America,” says Aaron. “Today, it just wears a different mask.”

    Aaron discusses in her new book, Troubling the Ashes:

    • The deep roots of racism and discrimination during the 1960s and 1970s, and how it still exists today in America
    • Her experience as a teacher in the South during desegregation, and how it impacted public schools, voting rights and the political atmosphere forever
    • How religion influences one’s opinions about ethnicity, homosexuality, justice, and compassion
    • The importance of respecting another person’s culture and values, even if they’re unlike your own

  • High School Goalkeepers Prep Clinic

    High School Goalkeepers Prep Clinic

    High School Goalkeepers Prep Clinic at Valeo FC. Register here.

    High School Goalkeepers Prep Clinic

  • Get ready for CHSNE’s annual banquet!

    Get ready for CHSNE’s annual banquet!

    Get ready for CHSNE's annual banquet!

  • Celebrate Newly Renovated Auburndale Cove!

    Celebrate Newly Renovated Auburndale Cove!

    Celebrate the newly renovated Auburndale Cove playground and fitness circuit! There is something for everyone!

    Celebrated Auburndale Cove-Picnic Happening!

    • Nature activities.
    • The new LifeTrail Advanced Wellness System
    • Historic Games
    • Ice Cream
    • An outdoor workout for older active adults
    • Tai Chi demonstrations
    • Did we mention Ice Cream?

    No pre-registration required. Transportation for Newton seniors available.

    Bring a picnic and pick up a cone of Wally’s Wicked Good Ice Cream for dessert.

    Part of the Newton Parks and Recreation summer series. At the Auburndale Cove, West Pine Street, Auburndale.

  • $50 for Mental Health Study

    $50 for Mental Health Study

    Abt Associates is conducting a study on access to outpatient
    mental health treatment in Massachusetts.

    They  want to talk to individuals who have tried to get an outpatient mental health appointment for themselves or their child in the past six months.
    They are paying $50 incentive.

    $50 for Mental Health Study

     

     

  • In-Home Hair Care Services

    In-Home Hair Care Services

    My name is Cory Thomas, founder of The Traveling Barbers “Hair Professionals For Persons With Disabilities”. We are a vast team of professional barbers and stylists who covers the entire U.S by going to the residences of those living with disabilities who may have difficulties with transportation, and provide them with in-home hair care services they are unable to seek out on their own in a barbershop or salon.

    Hair Professionals for Persons with Disabilities
    www.thetravelingbarbers.com

    We simply wanted to let your organization know that our services are now available to all people of special-needs in the state of Massachusetts and that if any of the disabled members of your organization could use our in-home hair care services we would be greatly appreciative of your referrals. Thx.

     

    FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS FOR APPOINTMENTS CALL OR EMAIL: (609) 775-7251…travelingbarbers@hotmail.com…also visit our website at thetravelingbarbers.com

  • Newton Public School Fees

    Newton Public School Fees

    Dear Parents and Guardians:

    RE:  Fees for the 2016-2017 School Year

    Introduction

    This letter will provide the list of all fees for the upcoming school year.  Please note there is one change to fees in 2016-17 pertaining to school lunch, with new prices as follows:  elementary school ($3.30), middle school ($3.60) and high school ($3.85).  Important information on how to apply for a fee waiver is included, as is an explanation of the family caps and the overall fee limit for families, or supercap. Instructions for using the district’s online fee information are also provided.

    List of All Fees for 2016-2017

    The following is a summary of all School Committee approved fees and corresponding family caps for school year 2016-2017. Family cap refers to the maximum dollar amount a family pays for any one fee per school year.  The supercap is the maximum amount a family pays for all fees per school year.

    • Bus:  Annual round trip $310 per student, family cap of $620.  There is no fee for grades K-5.  The fee is required for students in grades 6 residing less than 2.0 miles from their school and grades 7-12 regardless of distance.
    • High School Athletics:  $300 per sport per season except hockey and football, family cap of $900; $400 fee for hockey and football
    • Middle School Athletics:  $160 per sport per season, family cap of $480
    • Middle School Student Activities:  $60 per student per year if drama is not included, or $100 per student per year if drama is included
    • High School Drama:  $150 per participant per play, maximum of $450 per participant per year
    • Elementary School Instrumental Music:  $150 per student per year; Grade 4 has the option to pay $75 per semester
    • All City Band, Chorus & Orchestra:  $150 per student per year; students who pay the elementary school instrumental music fee are exempt from the All City music fee
    • High School Parking:  $310 per year, payable on a semester basis at $155
    • Elementary School Early Morning Program:  $12.00 per day with payment by semester
    • School Lunch (Increased):  $3.30 per elementary school student, $3.60 per middle school student, $3.85 per high school student
    • Supercap:  $1,200 maximum family cost per year for fees; the supercap does not apply to high school parking, the elementary school early morning program, and the school lunch program

    The Waiver Process

    As in prior years, it is the intention of the Newton Public Schools that no student should be excluded from fee-based activities due to inability to pay. Families may apply for a fee waiver based on financial hardship so that no student is denied participation in school-sponsored activities and bus transportation. Waivers are based on income and family size as well as special circumstances such as unforeseen medical problems, change in family status, change in employment status, other emergencies, or temporary hardships. All waiver applications are confidential. Financial waivers do not apply to high school parking.  Waiver forms are available online and upon request.

     

    How to Use the District’s Website for Information, Waivers and Online Payments

    Newton families may access detailed fee information including financial waiver instructions and online payment options on the district’s website by visiting the following link. All school-related fees can be paid electronically via a secure and convenient online payment system or by check.

    http://www3.newton.k12.ma.us/feebasedprograms

    Please do not hesitate to contact my office if you have questions.

     

    Sincerely,

     

    Liam T. Hurley

    Assistant Superintendent/Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

    Newton Public School Fees

  • Musical, 1776, in Arlington!

    Musical, 1776, in Arlington!

    MIT Gilbert & Sullivan Players are celebrating and making history with a genderblind production of 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone.

    Musical, 1776, in Arlington!

    The show is directed by Emma Brown, with vocal direction by Johnnie Han and Tom Ostrowski, and Julie Henion and Liza Zahray at the baton. Edwards’ classic musical makes history come alive, giving us a humanizing look at our founding fathers that is at turns funny, terrifying, endearing, and always honest.

    The year is 1776, and the legendary Continental Congress is in session in Philadelphia to decide what to do about the ongoing war with England. At the center of the action is John Adams of Massachusetts, a fiery but well-intentioned man who knows that the only way forward is for the colonies to declare independence, but convincing a skeptical congress seems like an uphill battle.  When a proposal for independence comes from a more congenial colony, John sees the chance he’s been waiting for.  The rest, as they say, is history.

    What makes this production unique is director Emma Brown’s decision to cast it genderblind. Witness spirited performers of all genders and sexes bring these long beloved historical figures to stunning life.

    Prominent among them are three talented artists from Arlington: Anna-Constantia Richardson as John Adams, Michael DeFillippi as Benjamin Franklin, and Sara Haugland as Thomas Jefferson.

     

    1776 will be performed in Kresge Little Theatre, located at 43 Massachusetts Avenue on the MIT campus in Cambridge, MA.

    Dates are August 12th, 13th, and 14th.

    All performances are at 8:00 PM.

    Tickets can be reserved on our website,gsp.mit.edu, or by e-mailing gsp-tickets@mit.edu.