http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/ Boston: A City of Neighborhoods Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:10:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/#comment-35 Tim Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:54:52 +0000 http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/#comment-35 This article seems to have generated a lot of interest. You may be on to something here. Notice the last comment before this one. Adam G. happens to be one of the founders of UniversalHub.com which is one of Boston's foremost blogsites. That's a good thing... This article seems to have generated a lot of interest. You may be on to something here. Notice the last comment before this one. Adam G. happens to be one of the founders of UniversalHub.com which is one of Boston’s foremost blogsites. That’s a good thing…

]]> http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/#comment-33 adamg Fri, 01 Jun 2007 02:28:41 +0000 http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/#comment-33 The Kilmer has a dress code, but not uniforms - the parent council voted against uniforms a couple months ago. The Kilmer has a dress code, but not uniforms - the parent council voted against uniforms a couple months ago.

]]> http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/#comment-27 Rona Thu, 31 May 2007 01:17:05 +0000 http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/#comment-27 The K-8 Model sounds like a very good option for this day and age. Times change and the Boston Public Schools changed over the years with busing. I remember seeing the National Guard in the 70's in Roslindale Square to keep peace as students were bused to schools. I think that any child that would have to attend 3 different schools in 3 years has a very difficult adjustment and is not beneficial. I attended 3 different schools, however, it was more consistent - Charles Sumner K-6, Washington Irving 7-9, and Roslindale High 10-12. Most of the students, about 85%, who started school with me at the Sumner, graduated with me from Rossie High and I still have some of those friendships even after being out for over 50 years. I will be going back to the Sumner in the fall to read stories to the classes. Parents try to be involved in school programs but the majority of them work with 9-5 jobs. Maybe that is why the K-8 Model will work and parents will feel more secure. The K-8 Model sounds like a very good option for this day and age. Times change and the Boston Public Schools changed over the years with busing. I remember seeing the National Guard in the 70’s in Roslindale Square to keep peace as students were bused to schools.
I think that any child that would have to attend 3 different schools in 3 years has a very difficult adjustment and is not beneficial.
I attended 3 different schools, however, it was more consistent - Charles Sumner K-6, Washington Irving 7-9, and Roslindale High 10-12. Most of the students, about 85%, who started school with me at the Sumner, graduated with me from Rossie High and I still have some of those friendships even after being out for over 50 years. I will be going back to the Sumner in the fall to read stories to the classes.
Parents try to be involved in school programs but the majority of them work with 9-5 jobs. Maybe that is why the K-8 Model will work and parents will feel more secure.

]]> http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/#comment-22 wide*angle Wed, 30 May 2007 18:20:04 +0000 http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/#comment-22 Do these schools require uniforms? Any other common sense ideas (k-8,continuity) coming out of the local schools? Good post. Do these schools require uniforms? Any other common sense ideas (k-8,continuity) coming out of the local schools? Good post.

]]> http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/#comment-17 Veronique Mendelson Wed, 30 May 2007 12:58:21 +0000 http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/#comment-17 Well, I found this article very informative because I do not have children going to school but I do have clients with kids who do! Now come on ladies, a little more arguments are welcome! That's what we enjoy with blogging! Well, I found this article very informative because I do not have children going to school but I do have clients with kids who do!
Now come on ladies, a little more arguments are welcome! That’s what we enjoy with blogging!

]]> http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/#comment-14 Maureen Rossi Wed, 30 May 2007 00:13:05 +0000 http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/#comment-14 I didn't know the Joyce Kilmer was going to use the school at the intersection of Russett and Weld. There was someone asking me today what the building was being used for....I should have read this earlier! I didn’t know the Joyce Kilmer was going to use the school at the intersection of Russett and Weld. There was someone asking me today what the building was being used for….I should have read this earlier!

]]> http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/#comment-13 helen coen Wed, 30 May 2007 00:06:18 +0000 http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/#comment-13 Liz, Thankfully, someone is finally looking out for the other 25%. Not always the brightest kids or the most assertive. I 'm glad BPS is thinking about ALL students, not just those chosen to attend the city's exam school. Liz,
Thankfully, someone is finally looking out for the other 25%. Not always the brightest kids or the most assertive. I ‘m glad BPS is thinking about ALL students, not just those chosen to attend the city’s exam school.

]]> http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/#comment-10 Mr. Mojo Tue, 29 May 2007 22:56:50 +0000 http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/#comment-10 I'm sold! Where do I sign up? I’m sold! Where do I sign up?

]]> http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/#comment-4 Liz Regan Tue, 29 May 2007 20:58:02 +0000 http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/#comment-4 K-8: You would think it's the perfect model? Guess what...75% of the kids that are in a K-8 school leave in the 6th grade. K-8: You would think it’s the perfect model? Guess what…75% of the kids that are in a K-8 school leave in the 6th grade.

]]> http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/#comment-3 Maureen O'Keefe Tue, 29 May 2007 17:49:30 +0000 http://www.dahubbub.com/blog/k-8-a-preferred-model-for-boston-public-schools/#comment-3 Thanks,Helen. That was one of the main reasons for not applying to Lyndon or Kilmer when my kids (now ages 10 and 12) were starting kindergarten. Both schools at the time only went to 5th grade. My younger sisters now have children at the Lyndon and absolutely love it. Thanks,Helen. That was one of the main reasons for not applying to Lyndon or Kilmer when my kids (now ages 10 and 12) were starting kindergarten. Both schools at the time only went to 5th grade. My younger sisters now have children at the Lyndon and absolutely love it.

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