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Humane Education

Somerville Voices - Sun, 09/07/2008 - 21:08
With test scores so low and not improving in so many schools, our drop out rates going up not down, and compassion and sustainability seemingly weak or hidden traits in American society (if not in the global community on a whole), it might be time to re-look the United States’ school system’s focus on standardized testing and the classroom climate and teaching styles which it necessitates.

Tufts University Osher Lifelong Learning Institute has classes open

Somerville Journal - Sun, 09/07/2008 - 10:44

The program provides a stimulating learning experience through peer-developed and peer-led study groups.

Assembly Square Public Advisory Committee meets

Somerville Journal - Sun, 09/07/2008 - 07:07

The Assembly Square Public Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. at Federal Realty Investment Trust at 5 Middlesex Ave., fourth floor.

Marotta: I'm sorry

Somerville Journal - Sun, 09/07/2008 - 05:27

I do a lot of apologizing to the people who call me on things I have said. I’ve gotten to the point where I can apologize for five or six things before breakfast even, and be sincere about every apology.

Thompson shows at Gallery 321

Somerville Journal - Sun, 09/07/2008 - 02:01

The functional and the fantastic come together in Fitzgerald’s installation of electronically stimulated organic forms. Layers of the real and the unreal alike bring the outside into the gallery.

Airplane noise

Somerville Voices - Sat, 09/06/2008 - 23:33
Does anyone know what, if anything, the city is doing about the tremendous increase in airplanes roaring overhead day and night? It's often as frequent as every 30 seconds for hours on end, and sometimes the planes are extremely low.

Bello, Mazzilli walk for a cure

Somerville Journal - Sat, 09/06/2008 - 14:11

On Sunday, Sept. 28, more than 1,000 supporters, patients and family members, including Nelson Bello and Elizabeth Mazzilli of Somerville, will walk a five-mile route in South Boston to raise awareness and funds for the American Liver Foundation.

Murray competes in Golden Age Games

Somerville Journal - Sat, 09/06/2008 - 11:41

The Games serve as a qualifying event for competition in the National Senior Games in a number of competitive events.

Local authors read Sept. 25

Somerville Journal - Sat, 09/06/2008 - 11:33

Cervena Barva Press authors include Mary Bonina, “Living Proof;” Doug Holder, “The Man in the Booth in the Midtown Tunnel;” and Catherine Sasanov, “Tara.” Ibbetson Street Press authors who will read are Lisa Beatmen, “Manufacturing America: Poems from the Factory Floor;” Gloria Mindock, “Blood Soaked Dresses;” and Richard Wilhelm, “Awakenings.”

Peabody House to get boost

Somerville Journal - Sat, 09/06/2008 - 09:34

ARAMARK has teamed up with the Elizabeth Peabody House, located at 277 Broadway in Somerville, a non-profit organization that provides a broad array of educational, social and recreational services addressing essential and changing needs of families in the City of Somerville and the surrounding Boston community.

Garden club talks of containers, pots

Somerville Journal - Sat, 09/06/2008 - 09:05

Unlike most applied-arts objects such as wallpaper, chairs, china and fabrics, until recently no index of flowerpot designs existed. While curating the traveling exhibition, “A Place to Take Root: The History of Flowerpots and Garden Containers in North America,” garden historian Susan Tamulevich researched America’s unique flowerpot tradition.

Eng’s cards featured at Sign of the Dove

Somerville Journal - Sat, 09/06/2008 - 04:41

“I was hooked on collage before the glue dried on my first try. [Collage] involves texture, color, and design. Whether it comes from an idea in my mind or begins with a cutout image that I then respond to, collage is like both solving a puzzle and playing jazz.”

A marine writes home from Japan

Somerville Journal - Sat, 09/06/2008 - 03:00

Born and raised in Somerville, CPL Todd J. Fucile, is a Marine stationed in Okinawa, Japan.

Cook named Employee of the Month

Somerville Journal - Fri, 09/05/2008 - 12:17

On Earth Day, he rode his bike to work to raise money for the Brooksby Village scholarship fund. The ride was 65 KM/40 miles (32.5KM/20 miles each way).

Retired educators, state's gay/lesbian caucus endorse Sciortiono

Somerville Journal - Fri, 09/05/2008 - 09:50

“Support for education and standing up for equality for all people have been central to my work in the Legislature over the past four years,” said Sciortino.

Ellie Beck named Massachusetts Organizing Director at Stand for Children

Somerville Journal - Fri, 09/05/2008 - 09:37

“As a community organizer for the past two years, I’ve seen firsthand the impact of budget cuts on schools across Massachusetts,” said Beck. “I’m proud to head up Stand for Children’s fight against Question 1."

Starting a business? Get a plan

Somerville Journal - Fri, 09/05/2008 - 07:41

The first of this month’s workshops, “Starting a Business: Components of the Business Plan,” will take place Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Not in My Yard 8: Neighbors against state plan to put train shed next door

Somerville Journal - Fri, 09/05/2008 - 06:49

“I live only yards from the proposed structure. I am on the ground floor at level with Yard 8 that literally backs up into us” in Brickbottom, said artist Polly Pook, who has been living at Brickbottom for the past 11 years. “I have been very much in favor of the Green Line extension, but putting this facility here shows no respect for the residents.”

Man gets 10-12 years for fatal stabbing at Good Time Emporium

Somerville Journal - Fri, 09/05/2008 - 06:06

Spencer was seen hugging Denton and, when he walked away, a knife could be seen protruding from Denton’s abdomen.

Somerville's state legislators unanimous on child abuse bill

Somerville Journal - Fri, 09/05/2008 - 04:04

The measure creates a State Office of Child Advocate that would be responsible for monitoring the delivery of services of children in the state's custody and care. It also establishes a commission to help grandparents who raise grandchildren.