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Last night, there were a few must-see-tv events with live broadcasts of both President Obama’s speech about sending more troops to Afghanistan and the senate candidates’ debate. Tonight also includes informational opportunities via the television: The senate candidates will debate again, from 7-8 p.m. on NECN and WBGH channel 2. This debate will be simulcast on the radio and streamed online by 90.9 FM WBUR. In addition, the Lowell School Committee will meet, beginning at 7 p.m. and broadcast on LTC, local cable channel 10. The meeting will start with a Spotlight on Excellence for 28 students from  middle schools across the city who achieved a perfect score of 280 on the MCAS test last year. The meeting will include a special presentation on the district’s results regarding the Growth Model, the state’s new way of looking at student achievement, via MCAS scores, based on individual student progress over the last three years. Also tonight, the school committee will evaluate Dr. Chris Scott’s performance in her first year as superintendent of the Lowell Public Schools.

If you’re thinking about college in the next few years, you should check out tonight’s interactive webcast at 7 p.m. from the Wall Street Journal on Campus. Join with admissions directors from eight top colleges (such as Bryn Mawr, Princeton, Univ. of Pennsylvania, and Wesleyan) as they share how admissions decisions are made, what you need to know to get accepted at top-choice schools, and ways to approach the college search process. The webcast, titled Inside the Admissions Office, explores what admissions counselors look for when reviewing applications, how important grades, class rank, and essays are for getting accepted, and what role parents should play. Tune in for information on these and other issues; you may also ask your own questions by emailing wsjoncampus@unigo.com.