<p>Is it really true there getting rid of their library for coffee machines? I am shocked because to this day a library has more research for my research papers then an internet</p>
<p>[A</a> library without the books - The Boston Globe](<a href=“http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/09/04/a_library_without_the_books/]A”>http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/09/04/a_library_without_the_books/)</p>
<p>So absurd, I don’t know where to begin. 42k on 3 large flat screen TVs, 50k coffee shop with 12k cappuccino maker. It would be comical if it wasn’t true. Can’t believe the board and parents gave their blessing for this (IMO) misguided venture. If their electronic future is anything like their website then good luck.</p>
<p>Website is not so bad and amend my last to have the last sentence just read: Good luck.</p>
<p>What next – eliminate the campus?!</p>
<p>I love books, and am never without one. In the car, nightstand, etc. But I am okay with this decision. I wouldn’t have been when I was in high school, or in college, but kids learn differently today. Information is more accurate, and easier to access then ever before. Research papers are more relevant. The motto may well become “work smart, not hard”. The world has changed and these kids will never forego the electronic advances in favor of our methods. I see the new space as a place of learning.
Jo</p>
<p>I think it is a terrible decision, especially since Cushing is best known for helping kids who have learning issues. Having lattes in the library and browsing the internet, or trying to read a book on one of only 12 readers is not what these kids need. Sometimes I think it is all a bad joke and they will return the books again.</p>
<p>Cushing has always struggled to reach full enrollment. This, along with the bad economy makes me wonder how they are going to survive.</p>