Black Perspectives; The Boston School Committee and Educational Polices. Part 1
Description:
Part one of a four-part series on the Boston School Committee and its policymaking role, featuring guests John Nucci, Boston School Committee president; Vice-president Shirley Owens-Hicks; and William Donlan, chair of the Facilities and Operations Subcommittee. Topics addressed include the school committee's structure and functions; Boston Public Schools personnel issues and teacher certification; controversy surrounding Superintendent Laval S. Wilson's consolidation plan; and committee members' support for Wilson despite disagreement with him on consolidation. Black Perspectives is a public affairs talk show featuring in depth conversations about issues of interest to the African American community.
