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 [Ray Flynn and Mel King debate education issues, tape 1] Original Airdate: 10/13/1983 Length: 00:17:03 Item Type: newstape - original footage Go to full description for this item. Description : Abstract Mayoral candidates Mel King and Ray Flynn participate in a forum on education sponsored by the Citywide Education Coalition (CWEC) at English High School. Flynn talks about his experience in government and his commitment to the public schools. He notes his familiarity with the city and school budgets, and he discusses the importance of public education and public housing. King stresses the importance of early childhood education programs and a "child-centered" school system. King speaks of the need for the mayor to work together with the Boston School Committee. King says that the city must continue to demonstrate its support of integrated schools. King and Flynn respond to a question about requiring students to pass a standardized test in order to graduate. Tape 1 of 2.
Subject : Keywords African American politicians Electioneering (Political campaigns) English High School School management and organization Subject : Personal Names Flynn, Raymond King, Mel Subject : Corporate Names (Organization names) Citywide Education Coalition (CWEC) Type : Genre News - Unedited |
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