In which Paul un-declares himself from the upcoming School Committee contest.
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Archive for January, 2010
About that School Committee race…
Running for re-election? You bet!
It hasn't even been a year since I was elected to a one year term on School Committee. But with time flying by, its time to ramp up and run again - this time for a full three year term. This is my official notice to the BloggingBelmont readership and the public: Yes, I'm...
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Spelling Bee volunteers wanted
The annual school spelling bee is approaching and volunteers are needed (adults and student volunteers, both). Please help make this year's spelling bee a success.
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Recommended listening: education, democracy and the meaning of intelligence
NPR's Speaking of Faith featured a great discussion with UCLA Prof. Mike Rose this week. Rose asks the big questions: "What is the role of education in a democracy?" "Why do discussions about education tend to fall into the same ruts?" "How do we balance a need for accountability with a definition of education...
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Town Meeting wants you!
Town Meeting is a great (and low-stress) way to get involved in town politics. Interested? The League of Women Voters is hosting an information session on January 14 at 7:30PM to talk about what it means to be a Town Meeting member and provide tips on running.
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Not dead…just sleeping really deeply!
The New Year brings a new start. My plans for BloggingBelmont are both to narrow the focus of what I'm writing about and, at the same time, to broaden the discussion and variety of information that readers enjoy with some changes that make it easier for community members to contribute content of their own...
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