1. Hiring the best teachers
What ideas do you have for attracting and retaining highly qualified and motivated teachers for our schools, especially teachers that reflect the ethnic and racial diversity of Medford?
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2. Quality of a Medford Public Schools education
Many Medford residents opt to send their children to private schools, which begs the question of how good Medford's schools are perceived to be. What do you think about the quality of a public school education in Medford and what would you tell parents who want to send their children elsewhere for their education?
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3. Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is a major concern. What more can be done to promote healthy eating and physical lifestyles in the schools? What kinds of programs and changes would you like to see and how would you go about implementing them?
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4. Green Initiatives
The McGlynn School is getting a wind turbine that is expected to generate 10% of that school's electricity, saving up to $25,000 annually and offsetting the release of 76 tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. What other green initiatives can the schools do that will save money and benefit the environment? What would you personally get involved in promoting right away?
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5. 21st Century Education
The top goal of the Medford Public Schools for the 2007-2008 school year is promoting a 21st Century education for all students. What does that mean and what do you think is essential to a 21st Century education? How can the School Committee support this goal? What leadership role are you prepared to assume?
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