[regional_school] Re: Herb Kohl on Reading
- From: Kristin Rapp <kris@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <regional_school@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:23:21 -0400
The imagery of the arch with the student at the center works really well.
Also, can go with other elements of the school to teach design,
architecture, 3D modeling, etc.
Kris
On 4/1/09 1:13 PM, "Thomas Gallagher" <Thomas_Gallagher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> Bill my suggestions for a name would be
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> Keystone School
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> A keystone is the architectural piece at the crown of a vault or arch which
> assures the others support. other pieces into position. This makes a keystone
> very important structurally
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> Seeing students as they keystone would be symbolic of the interdependence
> necessary for this educational venture.
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> I also see the connection to building as a useful metaphor for students as to
> their role in this educational journey
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> Also could provide opportunity for development of visual representations
> to others new to the concept about what the school is all about
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> Thanks,
> Tom
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> Thomas Gallagher, Superintendent
> Wheatland-Chili Central School District
> 13 Beckwith Avenue
> Scottsville, New York 14546
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> www.wheatland.k12.ny.us <http://www.wheatland.k12.ny.us>
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> 585 889 6246 (office)
> 585 889 6284 (fax)
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