Opinion

“Let’s be honest: does the performance of a 13- or 14-year-old freshman deserve to shape a student’s college prospects? Of course not. Yet our current grade-span system allows ninth-grade performance to drag (or boost potentially) the Common App, and it’s time Greenwich Public Schools reconsidered a structure that gives outsized weight to a child’s earliest, least developed year of high school. And college admissions aren’t the only concern. The entire K–12 model needs a hard reset…” – Aron Boxer, M.Ed. S.P.E, Executive Functioning Coach, CEO & Founder, Diversified Education Services Continue Reading →

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By Jim Cameron

I love the fall. But I hate the leaves! Sure, they look pretty as they change colors, but when those leaves are spent and fall to the ground, they present real problems for travelers. Whether you rake your leaves yourself or have someone “blow” them for you, disposing of leaves is a hassle. Growing up (many years ago) I remember we used to burn our leaves, heedless to the air pollution and health effects. Continue Reading →

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“I finally had a chance to ride the new NextGen Acela and I have to admit, I was wrong: This really is Amtrak’s train of the future.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →

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As if our roads weren’t dangerous enough already, there’s a new generation of “micro-mobility” silently swishing around our streets for us to worry about: electric scooters and skateboards. Continue Reading →

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“Higher rail fares (with the same slow service) and unending traffic are other reasons more than 17% of Connecticut residents chose to work remotely. In some towns the numbers are much higher: 39% of Weston residents and 36% in Westport.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →

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