Thursday, September 9, 2010

Wednesday 8th September


“The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see”

Another great day in the company of a team passionate about education and student success through partnership of school, family and community. At the helm, the well-respected and oft-quoted, Professor Joyce Epstein. Kevin Ryan, of Boston University, said of her, "Epstein has her hand on one of the most crucial levers for improving our educational system". My conversations with her and the members of her team will be the subject of my WCMT report. I gained further insights into the work the team has been pioneering from Darcy Hutchins, Steven Sheldon and Brenda Thomas.

In addition, thanks to Brenda for making time to taking us to Lenny's to get the best corned beef sandwich in the city and showing us the school where series 4 of 'The Wire' was filmed. Above us she had us in stitches; she is so funny.

Ended the day on a real high: feasting on local crabs (this is the thing to do in these parts) and drinking beer with friends, Mundia and with Larry and Beth who drove over from Wilmington to see me. Thk so much for a great experience.

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