Live from Danville Drive
By Green Acres School
Join us for cozy conversations about engaged learning, the intersection of joy and rigor, and the power of community—all things that define Green Acres School.
Live from Danville DriveMar 16, 2021
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On Monarchs
Green Acres roots run deep for today's co-hosts—and so does their shared passion for monarch butterflies. In this episode, Ellen Prentiss Campbell '65, Nan Shapiro, and Addie '23 trace Green Acres' monarch butterfly program from its origins in the early 1970s through the present day and share how this project has fostered among Green Acres students—past, present, and certainly future—a legacy of environmental stewardship, appreciation of the life cycle, and love of the natural world.
Apr 21, 202123:05
Storytellers: Recording & Celebrating the Legacy of Lesser-Known Figures in African American History
In this episode, Michael—our 5th, 6th, and 7th grade social studies teacher—and three 6th grade students look back on the six weeks they spent engaged in their Black History Museum projects.
Hear more about the important legacy of Henrietta Lacks, Bass Reeves, and Jean-Michel Basquiat; our students' experiences researching these historical figures; and how Michael challenges and inspires those he teaches by tailoring each research topic to each student's background, interests, and passions.
Hear more about the important legacy of Henrietta Lacks, Bass Reeves, and Jean-Michel Basquiat; our students' experiences researching these historical figures; and how Michael challenges and inspires those he teaches by tailoring each research topic to each student's background, interests, and passions.
Apr 07, 202129:44
Ted the Toad Approves This Podcast
What do 8th graders have to say as they reflect on their journeys at Green Acres School? And who is Ted the Toad? All this and more awaits you on this episode of Live from Danville Drive!
Mar 16, 202124:25
It’s All about the Relationships
In this pilot episode, Middle School Head Peter is in conversation with a current 8th grader, alumnus, and two language arts teachers. At once reflective and forward-looking, this group engages in a wonderful discussion that ultimately unveils the secret to influential teaching: building strong relationships.
Mar 03, 202143:07