23+October,+2008+Field+Work

October 23rd - a Gorgeous day for fieldwork From Shanti's email On October 24 Dear Colleagues, We lucked out yesterday with terrific weather and smooth transportation for our Fieldwork Day, but the greatest thing about the day was the phenomenal level of teamwork and derring-do on the part of group leaders and student participants, at Parker and at our partner schools. It was amazing to see our groups foray off to various destinations (including in-school journeys!) and come back with new knowledge, friendships, and experience that they are eager to continue growing throughout the year. It is clear that the energy and openness to new experiences that group leaders model help our students to stretch themselves and explore their capacities for connecting – and for having fun! Thanks to you all for providing the time and space for Fieldwork Days and wonderful support for our students in their growth as engaged participants in democratic life. And special thanks to Lisa Williams for being there in every sense of the word, from coordinating the tricky travel arrangements to providing cheery encouragement to me, to CA group leaders, and to students.

Notes from our day's journey: Environmental Justice SSDP Women in the World PACTT Homelessness Creating Alliances