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Innovation
Agenda
Having taught middle school social studies in the public
schools for twelve years, I know how much kids at this age
can do when they are provided with support and encouragement.
When presented with an opportunity to study a topic in depth
and connect it to their world, their potential for learning
is limitless. This age group is capable of so much; therefore,
we must have the highest expectations of them.
There are many different thoughts about how to achieve the
best outcomes for kids in this age group and it remains a
major source of discussion with educators and policymakers
in Cambridge. One thing everyone agrees on is that all middle
school students deserve an academic and social experience
that prepares them well for their present and future learning
and life success.
The Innovation Agenda is our chance to really tap into the
potential of not only our 6th, 7th and 8th graders, but our
teachers, staff, administrators, and community.
The Innovation Agenda must deliver on its promise to create
a more engaging and enriching experience for all students
so they are prepared to excel in high school and beyond.
This a great opportunity for our students, teachers, families
and the community to create something truly spectacular. I
believe we need a person on the School Committee with middle
school experience, an understanding of Cambridge, the issues,
the challenges and the opportunities, as well as the ability
to collaborate.
I will:
- ensure that our Upper School Campuses will be a place
where every student is known, nurtured and challenged, as
well as given the opportunity to grow and gain independence
by a talented and caring staff.
- empower our teachers and provide them with the time and
resources to collaborate and design high quality Upper School
Campuses based on their collective expertise.
- support educational leadership at the middle school level
for the first time in our city's history.
- foster meaningful family engagement.
- be an advocate for equity.
- hold our Superintendent planning teams accountable to
the benchmarks we have set.
- responsibly manage the budget.
- demand that all changes meet our high expectations.
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