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Dearborn STEM Academy. High-priority Boston Public Schools students returned to in-person instruction Thursday. FELIX PHILLIPS/ DFP FILE

High priority students return to Boston classrooms

Sam Trottenberg February 5, 2021
Students with disabilities, students learning English and students experiencing homelessness were allowed back into classrooms for the first time this year Thursday.
The COVID-19 pandemic posed additional challenges to Boston charities on Giving Tuesday, an annual day of giving back to those in need following the Thanksgiving holiday. COURTESY OF GIVING TUESDAY

Boston charities ramp up online fundraising for GivingTuesday

Claire Williams December 2, 2020
GivingTuesday, the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a global movement promoting acts of kindness and charitable donation. Charities around Boston typically host events, send out messages through social media and reach out to past donors to boost financial support.
Freddy Vazquez, 57, spends time in Kenmore Square. PHOTO BY JENNA MANTO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Walsh pushes to end youth homelessness

Gabrielle Turi February 20, 2018
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Wednesday that a group of advisors will work to end youth homelessness in Boston. The group will be led by Matthew Aronson, former member of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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