Tag Archives: Terry Carpenter

Students at Ann Arbor’s Roberto Clemente high school organize to fight the impending closure of their school

By Mark | June 12, 2012

I’ve been receiving letters for the past several weeks, asking me to post something about the situation at Ann Arbor’s Roberto Clemente Student Development Center. Not being terribly knowledgeable about what’s going on, and not knowing what I could possibly add to the conversation, I’ve been reluctant to jump into the fray. But, this morning, […]

Posted in Ann Arbor, Education | Also tagged Ann Arbor Public Schools, Catherine Ferguson Academy, Catherine Ferguson Academy for Young Women, dismantling of public education, education reform, Roberto Clemente Student Development Center, Tia Jones | 35 Comments

Is it time for an Ypsi Open School?

By Mark | April 6, 2009

Terry Carpenter, a teacher with our favorite local pro-farming non-profit, Growing Hope, is considering the possibility of starting an open school in Ypsilanti. A few days ago, he posted the following on Facebook. With his approval, I’ve decided to post it here, to help get the word out. As of right now, no date has […]

Posted in Education, Environment, Food, Sustainability, Ypsilanti | Also tagged Ann Arbor Learning Community, Bike Ypsi, Creative Change, eco justice, ecology, Growing Hope, High Scope, open school, Social Foundation of Education, social justice, Transition Town, urban education | 39 Comments

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