Belmont Savings Bank President and CEO Bob Mahoney recently released several video blogs on helping prospective job applicants determine their ideal career path. These short videos – known as the “Mahoney Money Minute” –provide helpful advice on a selecting the proper career, and tips on obtaining a job in that field.
Education
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Please be skeptical of education “reformers”
David Chase urges that readers cast a skeptical eye on this set of proposals for improving what David calls “our actually-not-that-bad educational system”.
The Charter School Vote
Comments from two constituents, Chris DeLorey and Anthony Kelly, illustrate opposing sides of the issue of lifting the enrollment cap from Massachusetts charter schools.
Education Aid — Cross Reference
View this post for cross-links to a number of education aid posts, including some analysis of the Chapter 70 funding formula.
Belmont High School’s Jeff Shea is Massachusetts Teacher of the Year
Dr. Jeffrey Shea, a social studies teacher at Belmont High School, was awarded the 2015 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year by Education Commissioner Mitchell Chester on May 6 at a ceremony that filled the school fieldhouse with students, teachers, parents, community members, and colorful banners. Senator Brownsberger presented a Senate citation to Jeff Shea in recogntion of his achievement. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and …
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Letter to Chairman Dempsey re Reading Recovery
Senator Brownsberger joined other legislators in requesting funding in the FY15 budget for the Reading Recovery program. Honorable Brian Dempsey Chairman, House Committee on Ways & Means State House, Room 243 Boston, MA 02133 March 31, 2014 RE: Line item 7030-1005 Reading Recovery Dear Mr. Chairman: It was very disheartening this fall to …
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