Position on Education

Education placed among the highest priorities of Sudbury
Favorable: Within the context of the needs of the entire community, no single community function is as important and necessary as preparing the next generation for productive, meaningful and successful lives. I do not, however, equate credentials with excellence, nor do I place academic achievement above all other community values.

The Sudbury School System Funding and Management
Unfavorable: The current crisis style management of the Sudbury School System budget is an indication that the basic methods, planning and even philosophy of our school system are out of step with the actual needs of the town.

The most highly credentialed teachers and administrators at Sudbury schools.
Unfavorable: Proper credentials are a portion of the overall qualifications of what we regard as a good teacher. Credentialism is a syndrome that leads to runaway costs in organizations of all kinds, and used alone, does not assure quality teachers or school management. The proper operation of the schools is the responsibility of the entire community, not just the employees of the school, the committees, or the parents of school-aged children.

After the children graduate, parents retire to less expensive communities.
Unfavorable. The excellent school system of Sudbury is a bargain when compared to private schools. The wonderful success of Sudbury schools cannot be permitted to force the loss of its senior residents.