What was your most powerful learning experience?
Initiative: Public Understanding
I often ask this question in workshops I facilitate. Surprisingly, the vast majority of respondents name learning experiences that happened outside of school or at least outside of the classroom. People almost invariably cite a task, a job, or a project that challenged them, fully engaged them, and connected them to adult mentors and the “real-world.” If such learning experiences impacted us so deeply, shouldn’t similar experiences be available to all students?
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Student Centered Learning in Action
Initiative: Public Understanding
In order for New England to prosper in the 21st century, it is essential to prepare all students with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the economic, social, and educational challenges ahead. That’s why every community, like a well-tuned orchestra, must work together to provide high-quality educational experiences for all students.
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