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...comparably stripped-down lyricism, which is probably more appropriate for his audience. For example, previous album “Boys and Girls in America” began with a Kerouac quote; the beginning of this one cites Iggy Pop. Biblical allusions still pop up throughout the record, but Finn is now less consumed with literary references and name-dropping Twin Cities locales. This allows him to prove he can write songs that convey themes of frustration and redemption to people who don’t have an English degree and a map. The lyrics aren?...
Since he took the helm in 2003, Fowler-Finn has garnered praise for improvements on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System. In 2007, 91 percent of students passed the English Language Arts (ELA) exam, compared with 79 percent in 2003, and 90 percent passed the Mathematics exam, compared with 69 percent in 2003. Despite these improvements, he has been criticized for his “top-down” management style...
...Fowler-Finn did not return calls for comment about his departure...
Cambridge Mayor E. Denise Simmons, who chairs the School Committee, said she found it understandable that Fowler-Finn would look for new opportunities...
...letter Fowler-Finn read to the School Committee, he did not specify his future plans . In a statement to The Cambridge Chronicle, he said only that he had “exciting plans” in store...