School Committee delays AI math tutoring deal

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School Committee Delays AI Math Tutoring Contract

The School Committee on Sept. 20 postponed a contract extension for Edia Learning, an AI math-tutoring platform used for the past two years by Cambridge Rindge and Latin teachers in algebra 1, algebra 2 and geometry. Members questioned how the software squares with district AI restrictions now under review, with vice chair Caitlin Dube warning against "experimenting on our students." Superintendent David Murphy said use of the tool is not compulsory and that he is "tentatively comfortable with it," but pledged to notify families who had not been told; member Elizabeth Hudson said the committee's job was simply to approve the contract.

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Planning Board to Review Kendall Square Land Swap

The Cambridge Planning Board will review a proposal letting Alexandria Real Estate Equities transfer 250,000 sq ft of floor area to Technology Square in exchange for affordable housing at 161 First St. A Sept. 28 City Council agenda also covers inclusionary zoning and a property tax rate hearing.

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Foundry Hosts 'ART 101 – Paper' Community Art Workshop

The Foundry on Rogers Street hosted an open-level art class, 'ART 101 – Paper,' Monday from 6-9 p.m., exploring collage, drawing and papercraft.

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Main Library's Hive Makerspace Holds Open Shop Session

The Hive makerspace at Cambridge Main Library opened for equipment reservations and drop-in projects Monday from 1-4:30 p.m., with brief safety training for new makers.

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Morning Sing-Along Held at Main Library

The Cambridge Public Library hosted its drop-in Morning Sing-Along for young children and caregivers Monday from 11-11:30 a.m. in the Curious George Room, with same-day tickets for up to 130 attendees.

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Mass Ave Test Pits Begin This Week

Beginning Monday, September 21, city contractors will excavate test pits on Massachusetts Avenue at Everett/Chauncy, Linnaean/Exeter Park, and Wendell/Shepard, working weekdays 7 a.m.-4 p.m. with possible traffic and parking impacts.

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93 Windsor Street Project Meeting Set for 4 p.m.

A virtual residential-neighbor notification meeting for the 93 Windsor Street development proposal was scheduled for Monday, September 21, at 4 p.m., allowing neighbors to hear about the plan and give nonbinding feedback.

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Main Library LEGO Time Returns at 4 p.m.

Children ages 5 and up built at LEGO Time Monday from 4-4:45 p.m. in the Main Library's Curious George Room; tickets were first come, first served.

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Homeownership Programs Explained in Monday Zoom Session

The city's Housing Department presented an online information session on Cambridge affordable-homeownership programs Monday from 6-7 p.m.; registration was required.

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Porter Square Books Hosts YA Book Club

Porter Square Books' Young Adult Book Club met Monday from 7-8 p.m. at 1815 Massachusetts Ave.; September's pick was 'That Which Feeds Us' by Keala Kendall.

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Bluegrass Night Returns to Remnant Satellite

Bluegrass Night ran from 8-10:30 p.m. Monday at Remnant Satellite, 877 Cambridge St. in East Cambridge, featuring bluegrass and roots bands.

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The Fringe Plays the Lilypad Late Monday

The Fringe performed at the Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge St., Monday, with doors at 10 p.m. and a 10:30 p.m. start; admission was $15, or $10 for students.

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