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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The future of libraries is in the headlines again, with articles on CNN.com and the Boston Globe's profile of Cushing Academy, which is getting rid of its 20,000 volume collection in favor of a "learning center" with plasma TVs, Amazon Kindles and a Cappuccino maker....but don't worry -- the future's going to be great!
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Interesting article from Boston Globe on Watertown High's struggle to preserve a four-decade old Armenian language program.
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One Book One Belmont has a great schedule of events planned through October. In honor of Belmont's 150th birthday and agricultural heritage, the OBOB selection is Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life, by Barbara Kingsolver with husband Steven L. Hopp and daughter Camille Kingsolver.
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There's a rare bit of economic good news from the Belmont Cultural Council, which is expecting to have more money to distribute to worthy Belmontonians this year than last, according to Treasurer Juliet Jenkins.
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The Belmont Cultural Council has sponsored an online poll to get your feedback on how it can better server the community. Take part! This year, the Council's grants will support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Belmont, including exhibits, festivals, short-term artist residencies and performances in schools.
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My marathon training has brought me smack up against one of the hardest part about running regularly:finding good places to run. I'm on the hunt for fun, challenging routes. In the meantime, here are some that have worked for me in and around Belmont.
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