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HARVEST OF DREAMS

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has…..  Margaret Mead

 

When we first brainstormed the idea of a schoolyard community garden back in 2002, Paula Cassidy (former Warren School principal) and I (former 6^th grade teacher; presently Elementary Wellness Teacher and Educational Technologist) wanted the garden to be a way…

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Warren School Skypes

 

Classes at Warren School have found a way to instantly and authentically learn with students who are not even listed on their class roster. Skype in education has removed the walls of the classroom and replaced them with a bridge that connects our students with other…

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At Warren School, we understand the importance of bringing engaging and enriching opportunities to our students through many varied ways.  Today, not only is Warren School receiving a permanent wifi system and netbook cart for classes to use as technology is implemented into everyday instruction, but students will also be participating in an activity that is a bit more down to earth....literally.  Today, each student will also take part in the tenth growing season of our school garden, Harvest… Continue

Tomorrow, the staff at Warren School will be introduced to Wiggio, a free online tool that allows you to set up groups to distribute information, share a common calendar, video conference, create a group task list and so much more. Our first group activity will be to organize the tenth planting year of our school garden, Harvest of Dreams.