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many others contributed their views, asked questions, and explored several emergent themes.
These included the idea of Community-Connected Learning, where programs are developed that strengthen ties between the community and the schools, involving students in active, multidisciplinary, fieldbased learning.
Cliff Miller spoke about raising expectations and “allowing students to fail.” Adding excitement and providing challenging learning opportunities for advanced students were discussed.
Tupper said that higherlevel classes at the elementary school were open to any student who wanted to be in them, and mentioned that some sixth graders are now taking prealgebra.
Both principals expressed eagerness for the schools to provide needed services for the community, such as facilities, the CASE (after-school) program and student volunteers. The importance of extracurricular activities for “catching” or inspiring all kinds of kids was discussed.
Mello spoke of the importance of retaining good teachers by “treating people right.”
Programs that would involve students in learning about organic farming and the environment, using the county as a “textbook,” were explored.
Beverly Hunter described Rappahannock as a community of learners, in which adult residents continue to learn and share their knowledge through a variety of activities. How this asset could be tied to student learning was considered.
Ellen Neil Dore suggested that community “visioning”
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