My dad began his writing career at age 88. He started with his autobiography: how he was a caddy for Mayor Curley of Boston and a cadet at Roxbury Latin; how a beautiful lady came into the grocery where he worked and he fell instantly in love; how he was assigned to the first Signal […]
Imagine open and natural spaces within a school setting. Think big. Worktables and benches, chalkboards and stages. Flowers and artwork, music and sculpture. Dream bigger. Zen gardens and chess boards, glider swings and butterfly bushes. Let your imagination soar. Solar-powered waterfalls, apple trees, vegetable gardens, and a performance amphitheater. School adjustment counselor and clinical social […]
Editor’s note: Below is the third in an ongoing series of articles highlighting innovative education programs that have been made possible by a grant from the Canton Alliance for Public Education (CAPE), a non-profit, community-based foundation whose mission is to “promote innovative and productive programs that challenge students and teachers to achieve their true potential.” […]
To keep up with the times, school libraries must go beyond print material and provide resources to navigate through a digital world. With that in mind, Canton High School librarian Joanne Teliszewski and Galvin Middle School librarian Nancy Stockwell-Alpert
A simple thank you at the end of the school year means a great deal to every teacher. What better way to appreciate your children’s teachers than with a donation to the Canton Alliance for Public Education? “Kids and parents struggle with what kind of gifts to give teachers — you can only have so […]
When third grade teacher Jennifer Barucci put a drop of vinegar on a rock to see if it would fizz, all her students’ eyes were focused on the demonstration; fingers pointed, and oohs and ahhs escaped as bubbles formed.
John Jennison and Ellen Marie Crowley met on a blind date in 1950, although Ellen had heard of him because he had played football for Canton High School. “I knew what he looked like,” said Ellen, her eyes twinkling with the memory. John didn’t miss a beat to finish the thought: “And that didn’t scare […]
A packed audience buzzed with excitement at the Canton Alliance for Public Education’s sixth annual Spelling Bee, held last Friday evening in the Canton High School auditorium. Participants of all ages beamed with pride as family members snapped their pictures and cheered their spellers on to potential victory. Proceeds from the event are channeled into […]
With enthusiasm, innovation, and seed money from the Canton Alliance for Public Education, Canton High School students are saying “Yes” to the revival of the local chapter of SADD (Students against Destructive Decisions). The mission of SADD is to provide students with the best prevention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, […]
Milton Zola is energetic and relishes the telling of a great tale. Sheila Zola likes to listen and enjoys reading an exciting story. Together they mesh perfectly. Milton and Sheila Zola are the Canton Citizen’s 2011 Valentine Couple of the Year. “Milton has always been very outgoing and talkative,” said Sheila, poised and ladylike, her […]
