Boston Foundation

The problems with the report claiming Boston teachers are overpaid

Charley on the MTA dissects the Boston Foundation report claiming our local teachers make too much and that their pay should be tied to student performance. Also, the Globe needs to stop acting as stenographer to the foundation.

The Boston Miracle and Streetworkers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trrncNmLy1c&feature=channel_page

In the early 90s Boston witnessed a period of 18 months where no one under 17 was murdered. This joint effort between police, clergy, youth, and many others gained national recognition as the Boston Miracle. One controversial part of this success was the lengthy incarceration sentences received by many young people.

Non-profit salaries

A few months ago, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center CEO Paul Levy posted his salary and asked if he was getting paid too much. The Old Mole takes a look at the Form 990 (which all non-profit organizations are required to file) for the Boston Foundation and wonders if its executives get paid too much.

Note for bloggy types: The foundation's director of Web communications made $105,998 last year.