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From Rehearsal Rooms to Responsibility: Classroom Culture Shapes Student Action at Greenwich High School

“In Greenwich High School’s music classrooms, teachers say the work extends beyond learning notes, rhythms, and repertoire. Across band, orchestra, choir, and music production, students are expected to prepare independently, listen to one another closely, and take responsibility for outcomes that depend on the entire group….Last spring, those habits appeared outside the classroom. When band director Michael Breaux learned his position at Greenwich High School would not continue, students organized independently to advocate for the program and for him to remain.” – James Bonney Continue Reading →

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Hamilton Avenue Extended Day Preschool Pilot Launches with the Help of Greenwich United Way

After-school curriculum is designed with Greenwich United Way Early Childhood Achievement Gap Solutions. Thanks to the generosity of a donor to the Greenwich United Way, families of Hamilton Avenue students now have the option of extending their preschooler’s day with a later dismissal, allowing more flexibility for working parents while students benefit from additional hours in the classroom with their teachers. Continue Reading →

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