from Wicked Local Milton
Milton resident Kevin Leary recently participated in the American Cancer Society’s fourth annual Hope Lodge Boston Invitational at the Kittansett Club in Marion.
The event raised $120,000 to benefit the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge Center in Boston. (Read the full story here.)
Beginning October 27th 2009, MyTownMatters is publishing editorials written by students enrolled in Senior Seminar at Milton High School.
Senior Seminar is an honors level History elective in which students study contemporary world issues. As part of their coursework, students have a biweekly assignment to select a news topic and write a persuasive essay advocating a particular point of view with regard to that topic. There are no guidelines regarding topic selection. They are selected by the students based on their individual interests and concerns. Anything from domestic health policy to international climate change to President Obama’s recent endorsement of Deval Patrick are all possibilities.
The first editorial was written by Emily Hughes and posted on 10.27.09. She discusses standardized educational test scores as a gauge of teacher performance. It is a good example of a national topic with local relevance. New editorials are published every Sunday. You can view a list of published editorials here.
We welcome these thoughtful, informed contributions to public discourse and want to thank Ms. Barbara Wright, Chair of the MHS History Department, and the students of Senior Seminar for the opportunity to share them.
NOTE: The views expressed are those of the the students. They do not necessarily reflect the views of Milton High School or MyTownMatters.
Learn more about Senior Seminar Editorials here
A Senior Seminar Editorial by Emily Hughes, MHS 2010
A recent article in the Washington Post, “New D.C. Teacher Ratings Stress Better Test Scores” describes a new $4 million system initiated by D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee. The system is called IMPACT, and it will access teachers’ abilities based on their classes standardized test scores. The article claims that education reformers nationwide maintain the idea “that the best way to improve schools is to continuously monitor and improve teacher performance”, but D.C. is one of the first areas in the nation to enact a system in which teachers’ job security depends on standardized test scores. Teachers should not be evaluated solely based on their students’ test scores. This faulty system will hinder the learning process, and as a result hurt schools, more than it will improve schools.
In order for the results of students’ test scores to be effective in evaluating a teacher’s performance, all students would have to take a standardized test at the beginning of the school year. Students’ abilities may have improved during the year with the help of their teacher, but these improvements may not be visible if education reformers do not know what level these students began the year at. The IMPACT system fails to take this into consideration because it is a general system that fails to take students’ and classes’ individual situations into account. Improvement in relation to the IMPACT system is defined by a single “event”, a test day, instead of the difference between two events.
Sarah Bonaiuto, district representative of Congressman Lynch will be at Milton Town Hall on Tuesday, November 17th from 9:00am – 11am to meet with residents and address any questions regarding local issues, or matters before Congress.
from The Patriot Ledger
The management of Granite Links Golf Club is being called before a city council committee amid questions over whether the operation has shortchanged the city on rent.
The 27-hole course, known for its panoramic views of the Boston skyline, is on land leased from Milton and Quincy. As part of its agreements, the golf course pays a percentage of its revenue to the municipalities in rent. (Read the full story here.)
Following are the sports scores we could obtain for last weeks games. If you have any additional information please email us and thanks!
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ROAD CLOSURES & ADVISORIES
I-93 South approaching and through Downtown: Nighttime Multi-lane Closure
Two-to-three lanes of I-93 South will be closed at night approaching and through Downtown Sunday, October 25, 2009 through Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 11:30 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning. On Wednesday the lane closure will go through South Bay. These lane closures are for inspections and maintenance work.
Haymarket On-ramp to I-93 South and Callahan Tunnel: Nighttime Ramp Closures
The Haymarket on-ramp to I-93 South and the Callahan Tunnel will be closed at night Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 11:30 PM to 5 AM the following morning.
Motorists destined for I-93 South, Route 1A, East Boston, and Logan Airport should follow posted detour signs towards Leverett Circle. At Leverett Circle motorists should access I- 93 South. Those destined for Route 1A, East Boston, and Logan Airport should take Exit 24 off I-93 South. This closure is to allow for inspection.
This hasn’t received much attention; but there will be a debate this evening among candidates for the U.S Sentate.
Coakly, Capuano, and Khazei will square off at 7:00pm this evening (10/26/09). You can watch the debate on WBZ-TV, channel 4 and also online at wbztv.com
The debate sponsored by the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the Senate. The subject hasn’t been limited, and it will be moderated by former WBZ Radio political analyst Peter Meade.
from The Boston Globe
The Granite Links Golf Club, known for its breathtaking views of Boston’s skyline, is coming under scrutiny from its landlords.
The semiprivate club, which leases land from Quincy and Milton, is being put under the microscope on both sides. In Milton, town officials are reviewing their lease agreements. In Quincy, city councilors will discuss the club’s revenues Wednesday night with an eye toward getting a bigger slice of the pie. (Read the full story here.)
NOTE: The Swing for Sports fundraiser has been rescheduled for 10/26.
Monday, October 26th at the Wollaston Golf Club
Please join us for a wonderful day at the beautiful Wollaston Golf Club. Come enjoy the breathtaking fall foliage while at the same time supporting Milton High School athletics.
Tournament Contacts:
Golf: John Davis (email John) Tennis: Kara Russo (email Kara) or Laura Phelan (email Laura)
Event Sponsor: Kevin Walsh (email Kevin) Coordinator: Karen DeLuca (email Karen)