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Blackstone Valley Education Foundation Announces Board Leadership Transition. Founding Board Member Lee Gaudette Steps Down After More Than Two Decades of Service

The Blackstone Valley Education Foundation (BVEF) today announced that Gerald L. Gaudette, III, known to many as “Lee”, will step down from its Board of Directors after over 25 years of transformative leadership. A founding board member and long-serving Treasurer, Gaudette has been a pivotal force in shaping BVEF’s evolution from a volunteer committee into a leading regional organization delivering early career-connected learning, educator development, and real-world student

Dec 16, 20253 min read

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Celebrating Innovation: $15,485 in Grants Awarded to Blackstone Valley Schools

BVEF awards innovation grants to 7 districts across the Blackstone Valley, Massachusetts for the 25-26 school year.

Jun 30, 20253 min read

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Blackstone Valley Education Foundation Showcases a Month of Innovation and Impact Across the Valley

The Blackstone Valley Education Foundation (BVEF) concluded an event-filled month of May with a series of initiatives that highlight its commitment to real-world learning, student voice, and career-connected education. From the return of Arts in the Valley to Blackstone Valley Youth Leadership Academy Culmination and STEM Unfiltered, the Foundation’s work this month demonstrated the power of connection, creativity, and future-focused learning.

Jun 2, 20252 min read

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STEM Unfiltered: Student-Led Hands-On STEM Experience at Tufts | May 15

This hands-on event, happening on May 15th at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, was created in collaboration with faculty at Cummings School of Veterinary medicine at Tufts and organized by student leaders from the middle school cohort of the Blackstone Valley Youth Leadership Academy (BVYLA) — an early leadership program under BVEF’s youth development model.

May 1, 20251 min read

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Embedding Employability Skills in K-12 Education: A Pathway to Career Readiness

The Employability Skills Framework from the U.S. Department of Education highlights key skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solv

Dec 16, 20241 min read

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The Critical Role of DEI in Shaping Career Pathways for K-12 Students

Diversity encompasses a range of dimensions, including race, ethnicity, gender, language, ability, neurodiversity, and more, all of which

Dec 10, 20241 min read

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The Importance of Early Career Exposure

Integrating career exploration into elementary and middle school curricula not only helps students envision future possibilities but also ma

Nov 12, 20241 min read

Voting on Question 2: To eliminate or not eliminate MCAS

relying solely on a single test to determine a student's academic future is flawed, as it overlooks the complexity of individuals.

Nov 5, 20241 min read

Blackstone Valley Education Foundation welcomes new Executive Director, Dr. Erin Conley

Blackstone Valley Education Foundation (BVEF), a leader in career connected learning, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Erin Co

Jul 8, 20243 min read