Good work once again, Bryce. I like that you’ve identified a few people and organizations who are some of the characters in this story. I’m particularly interested in a few of the other points you mention here, […]

Hi Brennan,

You’ve done some good work on the topic of volunteerism, but it’s good to see you branching out, as well, and to an (at least) equally significant issue. I, too, noticed that several other folks in […]

Hi Megan,

I think the specific issue you’ve identified here–women not being able to work because of the expense of child care–is an interesting one that’s quite relevant to your broader topic. You’ve begun […]

Hi Lena,

You’ve done an especially good job here framing this conflict as a struggle between these organizations. Your citation of Europe as a potential model for how we might address this issue here piques my […]

Hi Bryce,

Nice work on blog post number four. It’s clear how much of an effect Sinek’s talk has had on you, and I think it’s a good thing that you plan to keep some of his ideas in mind as you move forward. I […]

Hi Megan,

I like the way you begin your entry here, by describing your first impressions of Sinek: you heard first how he talked and then focused on the specifics of what he was saying. I, too, found him a […]

Hi Lena,

Very nice job on your fourth blog post. I learned quite a bit here, including the four strategies that Mercy for Animals advocates to address the issue at hand. I especially like that you’ve outlined […]

Good work, Bryce. I want to highlight one thing you wrote. You said, “I’ve never looked into problems within our ecosystem before. Now I’m wondering what other issues are out there.” This, I think, embodies the […]

Hi Brennan,

This is an interesting idea you’re investigating here. Not being a native Vermonter, I can tell you that this state has something of a reputation for being perhaps more community-oriented than your […]

Hi Megan,

Nice work here, and I especially like your title. You’ve got the ball rolling on conversations about this important issue. I don’t know how old Carolyn and Camille are, but if they have jobs, I wonder […]

Hi Lena,

I enjoyed reading your post. One thing that stands out to me is the folks you were able to interview: you certainly found a diverse and experienced few people to speak with.

I’m curious to know more […]

Hi Bryce. I’m Bob Uhl, a teacher at Tuttle Middle School in South Burlington, and I’ll be a reader of your blog entries for WTS. I appreciate your honesty here in talking about your comfort zone. By definition, […]

Glad to have you back for another year, Brennan! The impression I get from this first of your entries is of a deeply reflective mind and a determination to challenge yourself. You’re definitely in the right place. […]

Hi Megan! I’m Bob Uhl, a teacher at Tuttle Middle School in South Burlington, and I’ll be a reader of your blog entries for this course. I’m impressed that you’re taking WTS as a seventh-grader. I have a feeling […]

Hello, Lena. I’m Bob Uhl, a teacher at Tuttle Middle School in South Burlington, and I’ll be another of your blog readers. I second Ella’s remark: your awareness of the issues you mentioned is a good entry point […]