The best way to support our students' success in the real world is to promote project-based, experiential learning coupled with CTE and financial education. And to best prepare our students for a competitive world, we need to focus on STEAM, not just STEM.
Learn MoreEvery Waltham student and their families have a right to high-quality education. To achieve this goal, they need access to the necessary resources, no matter the ward or demographics, including transportation, and safe learning space. Sharing resources within our school system does not mean taking away from any other student. It means we spread the wealth to those that need it more to achieve the high quality education every student in Waltham deserves. We can all rise together.
Learn MoreParents often have questions about their student's school and how the town's school system is run. Many parents do not even know to which school their child(ren) are supposed to go. Information is hard to find online. Parents have to call during the Parent Information Center office hours to find their answers.
Learn MoreStudies have shown that the earlier a child/student is exposed to other languages, the more receptive they will be to learning the language. We built a new state-of-the-art high school. We should build a state-of-the-art education for our students, which includes starting a foreign language in kindergarten, to set them up for success in our multilingual global community.
Learn MoreWaltham youth need to be allowed to exercise and play. But physical wellness is not just about gym class. It's also about feeling safe in their physical space.
Learn MoreWaltham students and staff work hard to meet rigorous and demanding expectations. Student mental well-being, having a safe space to be themselves, is key to their learning. With constant transitions, high academic and social expectations, students need to be allowed time to decompress, just as adults do.
Learn MoreAs a community, we need to know what is happening behind the scenes to ensure that our children have a bright future when they graduate from our school system.
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