Alcorn said the goal of the course is to give students the vocabulary and habits to think through situations they will encounter and be able to articulate their decision making.
“There aren’t necessarily right answers. There are well reasoned answers. That can be liberating for the students.” – GHS social studies teacher Ken Alcorn Continue Reading →
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“We are here today because we are proud what this session we did for the Board of Education and the reforms that were made and voted on in the House that brought additional funding for the Greenwich Public School system in Greenwich.”– Hector Arzeno, State Rep (D-151) Continue Reading →
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The Party! Celebrating AVID and 10 Years of College Dreams Made Possible
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Saturday night’s benefit fundraiser organized by the Greenwich Alliance for Education for the AVID program marked “10 Years of College Dreams Made Possible.” Continue Reading →
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PHOTOS: At GHS, AVID Family Celebrates the 44 Members of the Class of 2018
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With 44 students, the AVID class of 2018 is the biggest ever, a reflection on the success of the program. On Wednesday night underclassmen as well as returning alumni gathered at the GHS student center to celebrate the success of the class of 2018. Continue Reading →