Town Meeting supports Ellen Garrison school, $50M for water treatment May 2, 2024 While the school naming generated buzz ahead of Town Meeting, it was hardly the only major item before voters.
‘Concord Middle School’ fine — but not as good as ‘Ellen Garrison’ April 24, 2024 There is nothing wrong with the name Concord Middle School. It is descriptive, nothing less nothing more. Let’s do more.
This moment calls for an ‘Ellen Garrison Middle School’ April 24, 2024 What needs are being met by the name Concord Middle School? The comments I have heard to date suggest mostly convenience and simplicity.
Naming middle school for Ellen Garrison could cause confusion April 24, 2024 The School Committee correctly chose the name "Concord Middle School." Let their decision stand.
Naming school for Ellen Garrison ‘a no-brainer’ April 24, 2024 Concord's named schools, buildings, and other sites remind us of accomplished individuals in varied fields — however all are white.
Seize the chance to name middle school for Ellen Garrison April 24, 2024 There’s nothing unprecedented about naming a school after a particular historical figure.
Let Ellen Garrison’s legacy chart path to future April 24, 2024 Now approaching its 400th anniversary in 2035, the English-founded town of Concord has never been distinguished for its racial diversity.
White Concordians should back ‘Ellen Garrison’ school naming April 24, 2024 I am writing as a Concord resident, mother of three school-aged children (one in middle school), and a career teacher.