There has been successful interaction with Tufts University and the Peace Games and Medford; I see no reason why more collaboration with other area universities should not occur. Nevertheless, I do not believe in creating ties with private institutions that would circumvent the role of a municipality to provide the best education possible to its student residents through the normal budgetary process. Private partnerships can play an important role but they should in no way usurp our responsibilities as responsible citizens that support our students. I do believe that there could be a good deal of positive programming through universities and student teaching involvement.
