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School's Out: YEP-Boston Virtual Trivia Extravaganza! Tuesday, September 21, from 6-7pm Come connect with fellow education workers for a few rounds of lighthearted, loosely-themed trivia! No teams necessary - all you need to do is show up. Study up, and see you soon! The Zoom link will be sent out to everyone who registers via Eventbrite prior to the event. Virtual nEDworking with Young Education Professionals Monday, May 3, from 6-6:45pm Interested in connecting with folks in the education sector in Boston? Come join us for a quick virtual meet-and-greet! We'll provide the space (and some conversation-starters) so we can network and learn from others in our community. Check the Eventbrite page to get the Zoom link - hope you'll join us! The Pandemic Pivot: COVID-19's Impact on PreK-12 Learning and Equity in MA Wednesday, March 24, from 7-8:30pm In this virtual "fireside chat," we will hear from Massachusetts' Director of Remote learning as we discuss the many impacts of COVID-19 on PreK-12 remote education and issues of equity. Come prepared with questions! This event is co-hosted by YEP-Boston and Civic Series, and will be hosted on Zoom and YouTube. Please register at Eventbrite to get the link - we would love to see you there! Ed Connections: Opportunities for All Tuesday, April 14, from 5:30-8pm (drop-in) YEP-Boston is partnering with The Teacher Collaborative for networking and a chance to visit tables hosted by local education organizations to learn about their resources, opportunities, and upcoming events. This event will be hosted at 225 Franklin Street, 3rd Floor, Boston (in the financial district). There will be heavy appetizers and raffle prizes. Come connect! 6th Annual Ed Trivia Night Tuesday, March 3 at 7:30pm Join YEP-Boston at 730 Tavern in Cambridge for a night of education-inspired trivia! Get the chance to prove your trivia prowess, have fun AND also win great prizes. There's no required team size, so bring a friend or five and just have fun with it! We can't wait to see you there. Boston's Ed-Innovation Holiday Party Thursday, December 12 at 5pm Tis the season for holiday parties! Join LearnLaunch, YEP-Boston, and the Boston EdTech Foundation to eat, drink, and be very merry at Boston's Ed-Innovation Holiday Party. We'll also be spreading some holiday cheer by giving back to the community. Bring an unwrapped toy to get in for free, or make a suggested donation of $10. All donations, toy and monetary, will go to Toys for Tots. Digital Equity Walk Tuesday, November 12, 6pm-8pm How can we ensure equitable access to high-quality computer science education in Massachusetts schools? Join YEP-Boston at this interactive exploration of data hosted by LearnLaunch, along with our partners Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education and the Education Pioneers Alumni Board. Learn more about the Digital Equity Walk here. Back 2 School Happy Hour Thursday, September 12 at 6pm-8pm Have a general interest in education? Excited about the start of yet another school year? Join YEP-Boston at Meadhall for our annual happy hour event as we toast to new beginnings. School's Out Happy Hour Thursday, June 6th at 6pm School is out for summer, and what better way to celebrate than joining Young Education Professionals-Boston for our School's Out Happy Hour? Join us Thursday, June 6 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Aeronaut Brewing Co. for an evening of networking, drinks, and, of course, shop talk about education. All are welcome - whether you're simply interested in education, teaching in the classroom, or working on behind the scenes policy or research. We look forward to seeing you there! YEP-Boston & 5th Annual Education Trivia Night Tuesday, March 26th at 7pm - 9:30 We're partnering with 730 Tavern to have an epic education-inspired trivia night. Get the chance to prove your trivia prowess, have fun, and compete for a chance to win cash prizes! You don't have to be a curriculum expert or an ed policy wonk -most of our trivia questions might be asked at a regular trivia night, just with an ed-inspired lean to it. There's no required team size, so just show up and have fun with it! YEP-Boston & BETF Winter Mixer! Tuesday, Feb 2/26 at 6PM - 8PM! Come join Young Education Professionals (YEP) and the Boston EdTech Foundation (BETF) for drinks at LIR for our February happy hour. This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with others working in education. All are welcome! Will there be drinks? YEP! Will it be fun? You BETF! REGISTER HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/yep-boston-betf-winter-mixer-tickets-56684026449 School is out for summer, and we're ready to celebrate. Join us and other Boston Young Education Professionals at our School's Out happy hour on Wednesday, June 20 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Scholars for an evening of networking, drinks, and, of course, shop talk about education. Please register for the event, here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/schools-out-happy-hour-tickets-46881865923 Spread the word to your education-focused colleagues and friends - all are welcome - whether you're simply interested in education, teaching in the classroom, or working on behind the scenes policy or research. We look forward to seeing you there! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you searching for your next job in education? Looking for a way to volunteer with kids? Just want to learn more about the great work that Boston education organizations are doing? Come to Boston Education Connections, hosted by YEP-Boston in collaboration with Teach Plus, on Tuesday, May 22 from 5:30-8pm at Teach Plus. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-education-connections-tickets-45786133558 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Back by popular demand for our fourth year! Come test your education trivia knowledge at YEP-Boston's TRIVIA NIGHT on March 26th from 6:30-8:30pm at The Kinsale in Government Center. All are welcome - whether you're an ed history buff, human calculator, book worm, or just an expert on ed pop culture! You don't have to be a curriculum expert or an ed policy wonk - most of our trivia questions might be asked at a regular trivia night. To get to the Kinsale, you can take the T to Government Center or Park Street, or take advantage of the Kinsale's free parking. They also offer seriously delicious drinks and food, so come get a drink, eat dinner, and join us for a night of fun, facts, and great prizes! We can't wait to see you there! Teams of up to 6 people are encouraged, but if you don’t have a team, no worries! We’ll take care of figuring that out for you. See you on March 26th! See below for more details and the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yep-boston-education-trivia-night-registration-43633408700?aff=YEPBostonWebsite --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For our next event, we're headed over to the Seaport for an exciting party with our friends at LearnLaunch alongside two other great organizations. It's a great opportunity to connect with people across the education sector and we expect attendees from a variety of backgrounds. See below for more details and the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bostons-education-holiday-party-tickets-39616476949 Edtech gives back! Four Boston-based education organizations, Boston Edtech Meetup, LearnLaunch, Young Education Professionals & StudyPortals are teaming up to celebrate the holidays, education, and spreading some cheer in the process. You're invited to the LearnLaunch campus to meet key education stakeholders and discuss the year in review (and eat some delicious goodies and drink fun holiday spirits). The event is free but there's a suggested donation that goes directly to Toys for Tots or you can bring an unwrapped child's toy and we'll donate it for you! Stay tuned for more events on our updated 2017-18 events calendar below. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YEP Boston is excited to host our next event in Cambridge next Tuesday! Event Overview: Join members of YEP-Boston for a lively conversation over coffee about public education policy issues and opportunities immediately following the Askwith Forum: "How Mayors Are Leading the Way on Child Development& Education." This event is FREE and open to the public! Date & Time: Tuesday, November 14 from 5:30 to 8:30pm Location: Longfellow Hall (Harvard Graduate School of Education) 13 Appian Way Cambridge, MA 02138 Immediately following the forum, we'll walk over to a local coffee shop together (Tatte Bakery and Cafe). Eventbrite registration:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/young-education-professionals-coffee-talk-and-harvard-education-forum-tickets-39446161531 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join members of YEP Boston for a discussion about education immediately following the Askwith Forum: "Changes in Mind: Five Decades of Insights into Intelligence, Thinking, and Learning."
Click on the following link or the button below for more details and registration info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harvard-education-forum-and-post-forum-yep-coffee-talk-tickets-38304827771 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- School is back in session, and what better way to celebrate than joining Young Education Professionals-Boston for our Fall Back-to-School Happy Hour? Join us Thursday, September 28th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Back Bay Social Club for an evening of networking, drinks, and, of course, shop talk about education. Also, YEP-Boston will be accepting applications for new board members soon, so stop by and chat with a current board member if you’re interested in getting more involved. Please register for the event below, and don’t forget to spread the word to your education-focused colleagues and friends! We look forward to seeing you there! www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-back-to-school-happy-hour-tickets-37793571590 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Salary Negotiation Workshop | June 15th Come join Young Education Professionals - Boston / AAUW - Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement - Boston / Women in Big Data on Thursday, June 15th (rescheduled date) for a free workshop to gain the skills and confidence to successfully negotiate your salary and benefits packages. Hosted by McGraw-Hill Education. Details & Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aauw-work-smart-in-boston-at-young-education-professionals-boston-tickets-34576721906 3rd Annual Education Trivia Night | June 20th Come test your education trivia knowledge at YEP-Boston's TRIVIA NIGHT on June 20th from 6:30-8:30pm at The Kinsale in Government Center. All are welcome - whether you're an ed history buff, human calculator, book worm, or just an expert on ed pop culture! (You don't have to be a curriculum expert or an ed policy wonk - most of our trivia questions might be asked at a regular trivia night.) We encourage you to bring your friends & colleagues and make your own team or join one of ours! You can sign up HERE as part of a team or an individual (we will add you to a team so you can meet new friends). Details and Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-yep-boston-education-trivia-night-tickets-34984489550 We can't wait to see you there for a night of fun, facts, and great prizes! Networking Happy Hour with Education Pioneers On January 21st YEP-Boston and Education Pioneers connected for an informal networking event co-sponsored by YEP-Boston and Education Pioneers. Folks working in or interested in the education or nonprofit sector and prospective applicants for Education Pioneers’ Graduate School Fellowship attended. Panel: Scaling Volunteers in Public Schools YEP-Boston partnered with City Awake to talk about Social Impact at the Microsoft NERD Center for a panel discussion on scaling volunteers in public schools. Our panel featured distinguished and visionary leaders in the education sphere including Pamela Civins, Executive Director of Boston Partners in Education; Scott Frost, BPS teacher and former French-trained chef and Boston Partners in Education volunteer; Alan Safran, Co-founder and President of SAGA Innovations, Inc. and former Executive Director of Match; and Antonio Gutierrez, Co-founder of SAGA Innovations, Inc. and former Match HS student. LearnLaunch Institute and YEP-Boston host EdTech Pitch Night! Six edtech startups pitched their products to a live audience, judged by four teachers and administrators. The winners were InterLACE (judges pick) and AutismSees (audience favorite). Wednesday, January 21st: Networking Happy Hour with Education Pioneers Join us on January 21st from 5:30-7:30pm at Meadhall for an informal networking event co-sponsored by YEP-Boston and Education Pioneers. This event is open to folks working in or interested in the education or nonprofit sector, as well as all prospective applicants for Education Pioneers’ Graduate School Fellowship. Meet YEP-Boston leadership and Education Pioneers staff and alumni to learn more about their fellowship experiences. Light appetizers provided, cash bar. Education Pioneers unleashes the potential of leaders and managers to transform education. Through selective Fellowships, we strengthen the ranks of exceptional leaders in key education organizations, including school districts, charter school organizations, education agencies, and more. Final Round applications are due February 2, 2015. For more details and to register visit Eventbrite. Apply Now! Deadline April 18, 2014 Young Education Professionals-Boston seeks new members to join its board. This is a leadership opportunity for those with an interest in education and a dedication to the mission of keeping Boston's professional education community connected through relationship-building, knowledge development, career and professional development, and community engagement. YEP-Boston is looking for new board members to support the following activities:
Announcing our first education Speed Networking event!
Join YEP-Boston for Speed Networking at Lir in Boston. We will be holding a structured networking event allowing you to meet young education professionals in the community. Business casual attire and business cards are highly encouraged! Doors/Registration opens at 5:30 pm Speed networking from 6:00 to 7:30 pm Open networking from 7:30 to 8:00 pm YEP-BOSTON 2014 ANNOUNCEMENTS We hope to see you at YEP-Boston's next networking Happy Hour! Our first YEP-Boston event of 2014 will be Thursday, February 27th at Saloon in Davis Square, Somerville. Follow the link below to register! YEP-BOSTON FROM 2013 TO 2014 Coming this year… YEP-Boston is expanding our programming options to offer you more ways to engage: Winter: Social Event January: Service Event February/March: Networking Event April: Career Development Event May/June: Networking Event As we expand our programming, help us keep YEP-Boston free for everyone. Visit here. For more information, contact us directly. We appreciate all levels of support. YEP-Boston Leadership Team is growing! Do you have great ideas? Constantly wanting to give feedback? Maybe you’d like to engage at the level of leadership, but are unsure about the time commitment? This is for you! Seeking: Members for the “new” YEP-Boston Focus Committee Info/Description: People with new ideas willing to share with YEP-Boston community. People who want to see increased engagement and more growth within YEP-Boston and are committed to making it happen. A flexible position that allows individuals to commit at their convenience, as needed. Contact Info: Anthea Brady at boston [at] youngedprofessionals [dot] org Deadline: Ongoing YEP-Boston Membership, Communications and More Survey Last week October 10th we launched a very important survey. Please help us learn more about you by filling out our very first annual member survey. Takes less than 10 minutes to complete and with your responses, we can plan events and opportunities to better serve the YEP-Boston community. Get started here and thank you! MVP Over the past year, YEP-Boston had some frequent posters and we’d like to acknowledge those individuals here as the “Many Valuable Posters” who’ve helped to grow our list serv by posting regularly. See our MVPs and their affiliations/organizations below. Lucy Rugo, The Achievement Network Samantha Simmons, Education Pioneers Molly Fohn, Learn Launch Carolyn Roscoe, Citizen Schools Eric Thompson, EV Shannon Fox, Blueprint Schools Network Sarah Fankhauser, Harvard Journal of Emerging Investigators Monnica Chan, The New England Board for Higher Education Will Otto, Stand for Children Shannon O’Halloran, General Assembly Eli Harrington, World Boston Sara Bartolino, National Center on Time and Learning Mary Dillman, Boston Public Schools Caitlin McGillicuddy, Crossroads4Kids Tara Greco, BoomWriter Media Jessica Jacob, The Boys & Girls Club of Middlesex County We hope everyone will continue to post and let us know if we can help. We'd like to thank all those who have helped us grow through engaging our list serv. Questions about what makes it into the list serv aka the “Google Group"? Click here. YEP-Boston's anniversary month events: C4c and C2c
Join us the evening of Thursday October 17, 2013 at Julep's Bar from 7:30-9:30 to help us celebrate the first anniversary for YEP-Boston in the Greater Boston area. Cocktails for a Cause (C4C) is a dress-to-impress, bring-a-friend affair and there is no charge for this event. #YEPBostonAnniv1
During the celebration, we are also raising awareness for the "cause" Cradles to Crayons (C2C)-an organization whose mission is to provide children ages 0 to 12 with some of the most important basics of life free of charge. This is YEP-Boston's first service activity. If interested in participation, you may bring an approved item with you to C4C or you can either sign-up now to donate your time (Registration code:a0RC000000Cp1B6) or wait to sign up at C4C. There is no obligation to attend. Feel free to share your invitation with everyone. We hope to see you celebrate with us at C4C as we raise awareness for C2C. Questions? Contact us. happy 1 year anniversary yep-boston!!!
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