Galluccio said after the speech that his hopes for improved education through direct university involvement would create more concrete results.
"It's a much different level than what we are at right now," Galluccio said. "There's a lot of good things going on, but nothing concrete."
Galluccio bemoaned the low scores of Cambridge students on standardized tests such as the MCAS, but said parents and students had to accept the controversial tests and work to improve scores.
"Standardized tests are not fair, but we have to recognize that they do not go away," Galluccio said.
In addition to keeping and recruiting quality teachers, Galluccio said that the city had to increase the vocational and technical training of its students for future careers, with help from local universities.
In addition to improving education, Galluccio said Cambridge was committed to maintaining affordable housing, citing the city's $22.5 million contribution since 1995 to create affordable housing units.
"This investment is the single largest made by any city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts," Galluccio said.
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