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VIDEO: McAuliffe Students Recite Poetry for State Education Secretary

Two 8th grade students - Ben Williams and Sophia Plant, both of Framingham, recited their poems for the Massachusetts Secretary of Education and other guest in attendance during the school's charter presentation last week.

 
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Sophia Plant, an 8th grade student from Framingham, recited his poem for the Massachusetts Secretary of Education and other guest in attendance at the school's charter renewal ceremony.
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 Ben Williams, an 8th grade student from Framingham, recited his poem for the Massachusetts Secretary of Education and other guest in attendance at the school's charter renewal ceremony.
Sophia Plant, an 8th grade student from Framingham, recited his poem for the Massachusetts Secretary of Education and other guest in attendance at the school's charter renewal ceremony.

Last week was national charter school week (May 6-12) and the Massachusetts Commissioner of Education Mitchell D. Chester and the Massachusetts Secretary of Education Paul Reville made a visit to the Christa McAuliffe Regional Public Charter School to present the Framingham-based school with its charter renewal.

The school is celebrating its 10th year in 2012.

Charter Schools are celebrating 20 years, in 2012.

Two 8th grade students - Ben Williams and Sophia Plant, both of Framingham, recited their poems for the Massachusetts Secretary of Education and other guest in attendance.

About this column: An occasional series that explores what is happening inside the classroom or in an after-school program. Teachers: If you are doing an innovative lesson or unique project in the classroom, contact susan.petroni@patch.com for possible coverage. Related Topics: Masachusetts Education Secretary, Massachusetts Commissioner of Education Mitchell Chester, McAuliffe Charter School, and Poetry

Kristin Harrison

11:30 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Great job, Ben & Sophia!!! It is not every day that you get to share your poetry & public speaking skills with the Commissioner of Education, Secretary of Education, and two state Representatives --- along with many other charter school leaders in the room!

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