The Norwood School Committee sharply criticized secondary education quality, citing poor final exams, grammatical errors in curriculum guides, and low SAT scores.
Norwood School Committee Closes Aaron Guild and Willett Schools-December 7, 1978
1978 - 1979 Norwood School Committee In a meeting that ended in a shouting match, the Norwood School Committee last night voted 4 to 3 to close two of the … Continue reading Norwood School Committee Closes Aaron Guild and Willett Schools-December 7, 1978
Second Recall Petition Filed Against Four Norwood School Committee Members-August 28, 1978
A second wave of recall petitions targets four Norwood school committee members over budget cuts, following an initial recall vote scheduled for September 5.
Norwood Politics, School Battles & Election Recounts-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1978
A 1978 political firestorm hits Norwood as a tight selectman recount unseals ballots, school budgets trigger a massive lawsuit, and an assessor candidate alleges age bias.
Town Meeting Slashes General School Budget But Restores Athletic and Band Funding-June 21, 1978
A historic five-session town meeting sparks fierce debates over elementary school closings and safety gear lines.