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split vote and specific concerns regarding the i-Ready contract
At the June 2 School Committee meeting, the board approved a $125,133 contract for Curriculum Associates (i-Ready) despite concerns over data privacy and the reliance on screen-based instruction. Two members voted against it. #CambridgeMA... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/cambridge/school-committee/2026-06-02/ #MeetingWatch
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ongoing policy discussion and potential underlying issues
Cambridge School Committee is debating Controlled Choice. While the goal is equity, the board is currently weighing whether the policy itself needs changes or if issues like class size and building capacity are the real... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/cambridge/school-committee/2026-06-02/ #MeetingWatch #CambridgeMA
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unresolved facility planning
The administration has been tasked with providing a detailed analysis of viable options for 158 Spring Street. Residents deserve clarity on how this facility will impact district programming. #CambridgeMA https://meetingwatch.org/ma/cambridge/school-committee/2026-06-02/ #MeetingWatch
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The Cambridge School Committee is divided on how technology is used in our classrooms. At the June 2 meeting, a significant vote revealed deep concerns about digital instruction. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #CambridgeMA
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The board approved a $125,133 contract for Curriculum Associates (i-Ready). However, the vote was 4-2. Members DePaula Santos and Dube voted NO, citing concerns over data privacy and the push for screen-based instruction over non-screen alternatives.
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This split highlights a growing tension: How much should we rely on digital platforms for student learning, and how secure is our students' data? The administration has been asked to recirculate information on previous data privacy litigation for the committee.
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Beyond technology, the board is also navigating the 'Controlled Choice' policy, attempting to balance school variety with equitable access. As these decisions unfold, we will continue to track how they impact your student. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/cambridge/school-committee/2026-06-02/
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At the June 2 Cambridge School Committee meeting, a significant split in the board highlighted growing concerns regarding instructional technology and student data privacy. Despite objections from members DePaula Santos and Dube, the committee voted 4-2 to approve a $125,133 contract with Curriculum Associates for i-Ready. The dissenters raised specific concerns about the district's increasing reliance on screen-based instruction versus non-screen alternatives, as well as the implications for student data privacy. In response to these concerns, the Superintendent has been tasked with recirculating information regarding previous litigation related to Curriculum Associates' data privacy to ensure the committee has the necessary background. Additionally, the committee spent considerable time discussing the district’s Controlled Choice policy. While the goal of the policy is to balance school choice with equitable access to high-demand programs, the discussion revealed a complex challenge: determining whether the policy itself needs amendment or if other factors, such as class size and building capacity, are the primary drivers of inequity. We will continue to monitor these developments, especially as the administration prepares a detailed analysis regarding the future of programming at 158 Spring Street. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/cambridge/school-committee/2026-06-02/ #MeetingWatch #CambridgeMA