The challenges were different from today; the forms of communication, the modes of transportation, the sources of heat, and the isolation were poles apart, but one thing was the same: They have been arguing about funding schools for almost 300 years.
Let’s stop the chest-pounding as to which school is better or growing faster. Please vote at your town meeting and don't let naysayers prevail. The merger will cast a new direction for the next half-century, after more than a quarter-century of merger studies.
Entirely paid for by private donations, this community-led project provides welcome seating downtown and an elegant focal point for reflection on Dr. Du Bois’ work and the rich African American heritage of the Berkshires.
Du Bois was an activist for justice and peace, and he was a scholar, writer, researcher, and editor. He believed deeply in the importance of education.
The merger decision can’t be about emotions, egos, or nostalgia. This is about the future of those children who aren’t even here yet – the young and the new.
To quote E.F. Schumacher, “Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius—and a lot of courage—to move in the opposite direction.”
I’m voting NO because the PR materials developed for the Eight Town Regional School District Planning Board (RSDPB) do not agree with the wording of the proposed Eight Town Regional Agreement or the rest of the Warrant Article, the legal documents we’re voting on.
You may have seen commercials for investment services that carry the disclaimer, “Past performance is no guarantee of future results.” The enrollment projections are based heavily on past numbers and give little consideration to other factors.
My heart goes out to all the people of Israel, who should be able to live in prosperity and peace. My heart goes out to Palestinians, who should also be able to live in prosperity and peace.
For whatever qualms and caveats I feel about Israeli’s repressive occupation, I have profound historical and tribal feelings for its continued existence.
