Franklin, MA - Franklin Arts Academy from Steve Sherlock on Vimeo.
Q - How will you handle the grading?
A - They will met the regular course program. We are arranging to visit the Boston Arts Academy tomorrow to further explore some of the details behind that.
Q - Is it positioned for students who want arts as a career or for those students who struggle with the traditional curriculum?
A - Both.
Q - Where are others doing this?
A - There are many others, this is not a new concept. The Boston Arts Academy is the main one. There are others. Tolman High School in Pawtuclet, RI.
C - Mullen, we have talked about creating communities at FHS and it is continuing to grow so this is a great step. I am excited to see how this plays out. It is really impressive that this is teacher driven.
Caple - the team is very good, it is not just lip service, the real work is being done by the team and others whom we need from time to time.
Roy - Thank you for having the opportunity to work with you. I am delighted to be able to sit at the table and see the energy around the room where folks are trying to improve the education for our students. In the Globe, there was an article yesterday about a surgeon who is exploring using music in the operating room and it is improving his performance. Recalls Daniel Pinks book: A Whole New Mind.
Story of Rosanne Walsh suggesting to read this book 3-4 years ago when budget cuts were being talked of. Rosanne is on the committee now.
Sabolinski - Thanks to the team, this has not been without controversy and they have been very courageous doing this.
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