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Restraining students Mass. dilemma

neilv — Mon, 04 May 2009 08:58:24 +0000

Massachusetts schools are physically restraining students, and there is controversy over when that is appropriate, the Globe reports.

During the 2007-2008 year, Mass. schools reported 114 incidents of restraining a student resulting in an injury or lasting for "an extended period of time."

The article mentions a "surge in the number of students with behavioral issues," but does not say anything about why the surge.

Mayor Thomas G. Ambrosino Receives Grant for Better Summer Meals at Garfield Magnet School

brooke_mackinnon — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:22:48 +0000

Project Bread distributes $10,000 to Revere summer programs

July 23, 2008 —As gas and food prices spiral upward, Thomas G. Ambrosino, mayor of Revere, got relief for his city when he accepted a check for $10,000 from Project Bread during a visit to the summer meals site at the Garfield Magnet School.

Kids Play Bedford

RLCWW — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:13:04 +0000

Kids Play Bedford is a web site for families in Bedford, Massachusetts, and surrounding communities. The site includes a calendar of events, things to do (classes, museums, zoos, farms, playgrounds, and other adventures), Bedford Family Connection information for families with children ages 0-5, preschool and K-12 links, kid-friendly businesses and restaurants, parent resources, and an active Yahoo discussion group.