Chalk Talk: School enrollment and its fiscal impact
As the town considers growth opportunities in both Harvard and Devens, a common question from community members is: How many more students could Harvard…
Chalk Talk: The case for flexibility in school budgeting
There has been some confusion about whether the School District has the authority or ability to change line items of the budget once an…
Chalk Talk: A glimpse into Finland and Estonia’s educational success inspires advocacy for full-day kindergarten
In October 2023, I was part of a delegation of 13 Massachusetts educators to Finland and Estonia, delving into the intricacies of the education…
Chalk Talk: Bromfield gets upgrades
The School Department has a core value that speaks to the stewardship of the resources under our care. We appreciate that the Harvard community provides…
Chalk Talk: Developments at Bromfield School … supporting student success
Schools need to change and improve to remain top quality, respond to students’ needs, and implement best educational practices. I am excited to share…
Chalk Talk: Fall COVID-19 safety guidelines will keep our students, teachers, and staff safe
The school year will begin for students on Sept. 1, and once again we must address COVID-19 safety protocols. Hopes were high when students…
Chalk Talk: Respect, kindness, and nonviolence are non-negotiable
Editor’s note: This edition of Chalk Talk reprints a letter sent to the Bromfield School and Hildreth Elementary School community Jan. 9 by school…
Chalk Talk: Community commitment is keeping our schools safe
When school started on Sept. 8, many thought it would only be a matter of time until the doors to the school buildings closed…
Chalk Talk: Senior parade is a resounding success
I want to take a moment on behalf of the Bromfield School and the Class of 2020 to thank all of the people who…
Chalk Talk: Crisis reveals strengths of Harvard’s education system
In these extraordinary times, schools have been forced to adopt novel methods to continue education. We could not have imagined this situation happening, but…
Chalk Talk: Shifting start times
What if Bromfield students were able to sleep longer in the morning before starting their school day? Would this help to reduce stress, improve…
