5 lessons learned from an integrated middle school PBL unit
Reflections from the Burke Town School At Burke Town School, in West Burke VT, students and teachers dove into integrated
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community partnerships
The value of a community mentor
How did an 8th grader turn his passion project into a summer job? I found Connor in the tech ed
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Community Based Learning in Vermont: What’s going on?
4 lessons from a recent gathering On Friday, March 11, more than 50 participants from public and private schools, community
Read moreThe Floating Classroom
by Dayna McRoberts The Community Sailing Center (CSC) in Burlington has developed a multi-age, year-round environmental curriculum that works in
Read moreCelebrating learning at Richmond Elementary School
4th grade researchers share Capstone Projects with community This past Wednesday, 4th grade scholars at Richmond Elementary School, in Richmond, Vermont,
Read moreWhat does Minecraft look like in a school?
Crafting Pickaxes, swords and social skills Since its release in 2009, Minecraft has made its way into 60 million homes
Read moreSugaring, STEM, and community connections
Early spring is sugaring season in Vermont. We produce the lion’s share of the domestic output of maple syrup, and
Read moreFind an authentic audience for public service announcements
Help your students’ PSAs find their public Student-made PSAs are a great way for students to engage in project-based learning
Read morePersonalized STEM learning at Essex High School
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New podcast episode: Essex STEM Academy In this episode, we talk with math educator and STEM Academy leader Lea Ann
Read moreIn support of Community Partnerships in STEM
Here in Vermont we’re lucky to have a strong sense of community spirit. Co-ops, partnerships, collectives; these concepts run through
Read moreWild City @ The Edge: 2 years strong and counting
We’ve been honored to partner with The Edge Academy at Essex Middle School, and a huge reason why is their
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