Students represent an under-tapped resource that could contribute significant creativity, research, analysis, and labor to community efforts. Research shows that young people engaged in the real work of their communities routinely meet or exceed the most rigorous educational standards. Through place-based learning, schools help students claim their identities as inhabitants and stewards of their places, and even though they might eventually leave, they understand the value of small communities. Here in MSAD#54, we are committed to providing opportunities for our students to engage in meaningful activities throughout the community. We have been fortunate to receive a grant from the Rural Trust enabling both middle school and high school students to become involved in revitalization projects here in Skowhegan.
Students ...we would love to hear from you about all the great community projects you have been working on in class. We heard about that great corn picking day where all the Pine kids helped a local farmer get in the corn for the local food bank...do tell us the details. Also Cedar folks, we hear you are learning about local history and have a trip planned to the banks of the Kennebec River??? Tell us more!
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