Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Barrington School Committee candidate Paula Dominguez sees the draft of the technology plan for the schools lacking and focusing only on "incremental changes."
A proposed technology plan for Barrington’s school simply does not go far enough, according to a candidate for the School Committee. “The most ambitious parts are left out,” said Paula Dominguez, referring to the draft version of the plan that can be seen on the Barrington Public School website. “We’re picking the lowest-hanging fruit, and focusing on achievable goals only,” she said. “And I don’t see how technology is used in the classroom – what we’re doing right now.” The Barrington Technology Plan, Dominguez said, has “cherry-picked the most doable. It doesn’t stir the waters. It doesn’t challenge the current classroom presence of technology.” Although modeled after the National Education Technology Plan, she said, “it fails to include…
Friday, September 28, 2012
There is nothing illegal about a candidate going door to door in Barrington during a political campaign, but don't drop literature into a mailbox.
School Committee candidate Paula Dominguez has every right to campaign door to door and drop off campaign literature just like all candidates for political office in Barrington. “She is allowed to ring doorbells just like everyone else,” said Barrington Solicitor Mike Ursillo. “There is nothing illegal about that." Dominguez was rapped by a Patch comment made by someone who used the pseudonym "DanComment" on Thursday morning after a story on her push to get more arts into the schools was posted on Patch. The comment: “Isn't she the one who's been vandalizing our houses with the junk mail flyers she's hung on our doors illegally?” The comment is completely off target. “She has the First Amendment right,” said Ursillo. “No one can stop you …
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Barrington School Committee candidate Paula Dominguez says the arts can bolster math and science scores while boosting all-around academic achievement.
School Committee candidate Paula Dominguez believes the arts must play a much stronger and more prominent role in Barrington’s schools. “The arts support the core content,” said Dominguez, who holds a Ph.D. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and has studied high performing school systems. “And the good news is the future Common Core (curriculum) is a great opportunity to emphasize the arts.” Barrington students' success in standardized science and math assessment tests is well-known in Rhode Island, she said. Greater success in those disciplines can come from introducing more art into their lives. “The arts should not be a second conversation,” Dominguez said. “They can add to the entire community. They can add to the quality of…
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Dominguez is making her first try for public office; she is a former teacher and current legislative research director for the General Assembly.
Name : Dr. Paula S. Dominguez Also known as : Paula Date of birth : 19 January 1966 Place of residence : Barrington, RI Attended college : Yes College : Mount Holyoke College Degree : Psychobiology Year of graduation : 1988 University : Syracuse University Degree : M.S., Television, Radio, & Film Year of graduation : 1992 University : Harvard University Area of research : Human Development and Psychology Year of graduation : 1998 Job titles held : Director of Legislative Research Employers : Rhode Island General Assembly Party affiliation : Democrat Running for a: Local office Running for position: School Committee Chamber/district: Incumbent: No Previous elective offices : None Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : None Address 3 …
Dazey
11:16 am on Wednesday, October 3, 2012
I can't help but to smile looking at the wine cellar behind these people. Surely there is a better picture you could have used. I have a million jokes just knowing they are representing Barrington School Commitee. Come people.... THINK before You Post!!! more ›