Monthly Archives: June 2009

Historic Newton and our school buildings

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Steve in School facilities

I subscribe to the NewtonParents listserve, which serves as a discussion board for a wide range of school-related issues.  In recent days, the topic of renovation verses demolition/reconstruction of some of our elementary schools has come up.  Questions have been … Continue reading →

Bringing CAG to life…

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Steve in NPS Policies

Q:  Have you read the Citizen Advisory Group’s School Cost Structure Report?  If so, how would you see School Leaders and the School Committee creating “a blue print that clearly outlines what is essential to maintaining a high quality educational … Continue reading →

Early release days

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Steve in NPS Policies

Q: What is your opinion on early release days? Our teachers argue that early release days are critical to their ability to provide quality teaching to our students, as they afford our teachers time to collaborate with their peers, meet … Continue reading →

Academic ability grouping

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Steve in NPS Policies

Q: Do you support academic ability grouping, even if it means groups of students may move through the curriculum at different speeds? I support within-class academic ability grouping in grade schools for reading and math only.  Measurably positive results in … Continue reading →