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A Progressive with the skills to take our schools to the next level, Sarah Phillips is running for Somerville School Committee Ward 3
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Sarah has spent over 20 years improving public education as a parent, educator, and social worker. She is running for school committee to make sure the Somerville schools go above and beyond for all our kids!
Going above and beyond for all of our kids means meeting the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of all our students and families through:
- individualized academics
- wraparound services
- high quality and affordable out-of-school programming
- inclusive and equitable school climates
Please vote for Sarah Phillips in the preliminary election for Ward 3 School Committee, Tuesday September 10, 2019 to support the success of all Somerville children and be in touch anytime with concerns, questions, or ideas.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1565182729964{padding-top: 5em !important;padding-right: 5em !important;padding-bottom: 5em !important;padding-left: 5em !important;background-color: rgba(43,198,254,0.31) !important;*background-color: rgb(43,198,254) !important;}”]
Articles about Sarah for School Committee
- Massachusetts Women’s Caucus Endorses Sarah Phillips: “We need leaders like Sarah Phillips, who will be a strong decision maker and advocate on the Somerville School Committee,” said Pam Berman, president of the MWPC. Phillips is the only Somerville School Committee candidate to be endorsed by MWPC and just one of two candidates endorsed by the organization citywide.
- Our Revolution Somerville Endorses Local Candidates: “Sarah Phillips, a former social worker, noted the importance of teachers unions as “part of the solution, not the problem,” which elicited enthusiastic applause.”
- Sarah Phillips: Candidate for Ward 3 School Committee: “We always say diversity is strength but it can be a hard,” she said. “I think what we need to do is give teachers the resources they need to meet students academically; so, more academic specialists and content specialists.”
- Patch: Somerville Election Profile: Sarah Phillips For School Committee: “I am an activist and have made concrete change in Somerville and other communities where I’ve lived.”
- Wicked Local: Sarah Phillips: Ward 3 candidate for School Committee: “I value community and strive to be a participatory leader. As a member of the School Committee, I will draw on my ability to develop trusting relationships with people from all walks of life. I will listen carefully, build consensus, and facilitate participatory decision-making to represent the interests of our diverse community. I will also work directly with families who reach out for constituent services. That may include helping them identify resources and also intervening directly to help them ensure the district addresses their needs.”
- Climate Forum SC responses: “It is my understanding that Somerville teachers are currently developing a comprehensive science curriculum in K-8. If elected I would encourage the Superintendent to prioritize developing the climate change portion of this curriculum. I would also ensure the school department’s budget includes sufficient resources for professional development, consultation, and materials related to this curriculum and the climate change curriculum that already exists at the high school level and in our career and technical education program.”
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“I’m voting for Sarah because of her insightful analysis on improving the socioeconomic diversity of our schools. The whole city will benefit with Sarah on the School Committee.”[/pillar_card][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1572100894068{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;}”][vc_message icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-map-marker”]Please note that polling locations for this election cycle have changed to accommodate construction at the high school:
- Precinct 1 – Properzi Manor (13-25 Warren Ave.)
- Precinct 2 – Cummings School (42 Prescott St.)
- No change for Precinct 3 (the Dante Club. on Craigie St.)
Please be in touch if you’re not sure where to vote.[/vc_message][pillar_card type=”square” image=”380″ title=”Renee Scott, Leader, Testing Somerville Parent, Unidos”]
“As a parent who routinely opts her children out of the MCAS, I’m voting for Sarah because of her thoughtful opposition to high-stakes standardized tests.”[/pillar_card][pillar_card type=”square” image=”380″ title=”Olo Bayul, Teacher, Kennedy School Somerville High School ‘07″]
“I’m voting for Sarah because of her commitment to social justice and her efforts to make public schools places where low-income students and students of color thrive.”[/pillar_card][pillar_card type=”square” image=”380″ title=”Celia Taylor, Retired Teacher, Healey School. W, Former Ward 1 School Committee”]
“I’m voting for Sarah because of her vision, compassion, and integrity. I believe if we want something done, Sarah is the one.”[/pillar_card][pillar_card type=”square” image=”380″ title=”Denise Provost, State Representative”]
“Sarah has all the qualities I value in an elected official. She’s warm, attentive, smart, modest, and principled. She brings a wealth of real-world experience of the life of school districts, as well as a deep knowledge of educational best practices.”[/pillar_card][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1566131123995{border-bottom-width: 5px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-bottom-color: #01cc7a !important;border-bottom-style: dashed !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Endorsements
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