The issue of whether Cambridge's school choice program should be continued was a hot topic at the forum, which was moderated by outgoing committee member Robin Harris.
"We need to end the school choice program that we have," Harding said. "If you want [parents] to participate in the schools, have [children] go to the schools right next to their house."
But Candidate Michael Harshbarger said neighborhood boundaries have eroded since he attended Cambridge public schools, and that school choice helps foster interaction between students.
"It teaches children about other children in other areas of the city," he said.
Harshbarger also stressed one of his campaign's main themes, arguing that vocational tech students should be adequately educated and integrated into mainstream schools.
Currently the school department sends students to schools outside of Cambridge for vocational education.
"The public school system needs to step forward and take responsibility for people who are struggling," he said.
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