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jgingold wrote a new post 8 years, 5 months ago
Four life-long skills:
Self-direction:
In the beginning of What’s the Story? when we were thinking of ideas we wanted to pursue for our videos, I knew I wanted to do something around education, and grading […]

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jgingold wrote a new post 8 years, 11 months ago
This weekend’s retreat allowed my partner and I to really dig into our topic and start making a plan for the future. On Saturday we made a list of people we want to reach out to for an interview and on Sunday we […]
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jgingold wrote a new post 9 years ago
Quick Look Back
After looking at the learning scale for 1.1 Identify and Pursue Questions, I believe I am at the “got it” point and pretty close to the proficient part of the scale. I think I am at this point […]

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jgingold commented on the post, "Those who lead, inspire us." – Prompt #5 9 years ago
I agree that it is important to focus on our emotions and our “why” during these projects because many of the topics we are researching involves some heavy stuff. I would like to know more about the RAINN […]
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jgingold commented on the post, Appreciation NOT Appropriation – Blog Post #4 9 years ago
I notice that you included famous people like the Kardashians, Marc Jacobs, and several clothings lines and made me think that many famous people or people with a lot of followers have a large impact in society […]
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jgingold commented on the post, Male Supremacy or White Supremacy ? – Blog Post #3 9 years ago
I wonder if any other colleges in Vermont have a high rate of reported rape. I notice that you have some strong evidence to support your thoughts. I think both topics are very important and it is important to […]
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jgingold commented on the post, March for Black Women – Blog Post #2 9 years ago
I notice that this was a very empowering movement. I look foward to reading more about your thoughts and experiences.
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jgingold commented on the post, #5 Changing the World 9 years ago
I notice that you have some good quotes to support the reasoning behind having a purpose to do something. I wonder if other kids have experienced bullying outside of the “normal” age range. I notice that you have […]
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jgingold commented on the post, #4 Mapping My Mind 9 years ago
I notice that you include both conflict and perspective in your mind mind. I think these two can go hand in hand. I wonder who the people you list on your mind map are. I notice that you use lots of colors which […]
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jgingold commented on the post, #4 Josie's Mind Map 9 years ago
Hi Annie,
I know we talked about this during our google groupchat, but I agree that talking to people about this education reform process such as the PhD student from UVM would be very beneficial to this […]
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jgingold commented on the post, #4 Josie's Mind Map 9 years ago
Hi Jeanie,
I agree with your idea about putting students in the middle of my mind map. When I first started my map I had trouble thinking of what I should put in the middle because I think there are so many […]
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jgingold wrote a new post 9 years ago
Part l
In the Ted Talk “How Great Leaders Inspire Change” by Simon Sinek, the quote “People don’t buy what you do; people buy why they do it” came up several times throughout the video. I think one meaning b […]

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jgingold wrote a new post 9 years, 1 month ago

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jgingold commented on the post, #3 Digging Deeper 9 years, 1 month ago
I agree that bullying is a very prominent problem in our society. I wonder what schools can do to increase awareness of bullying. I notice that you have several good sources on how bullying is underestimated. I […]
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jgingold commented on the post, #3 New Opportunities 9 years, 1 month ago
Hi Jeanie,
I agree, I think communication between educators and the community is key in order for this act to be effective. In my personal experience with Proficiency Based Learning I think that information has […]
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jgingold commented on the post, #3 New Opportunities 9 years, 1 month ago
Hi Annie,
I also think it would be interesting to get the opinions of people other than parents or educators and think it would be an interesting change of perspective. As I dig deeper into this I hope to get a […]
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jgingold wrote a new post 9 years, 1 month ago
Act 77, which includes the flexible pathways program and proficiency based grading, was first developed after several reforms were made over the years trying to make a change in Vermont education. Groups that take […]

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jgingold commented on the post, #1 Breadloaf Blog 9 years, 1 month ago
I agree that we can all make a change in the world, especially our generation. I think that What’s the Story is going to help us do that. I think it can be a good thing when we cannot answer our own questions […]
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jgingold wrote a new post 9 years, 1 month ago
I am fortunate to have several educators in my family who have experienced different types of grading systems. The conversations I had with them helped me better understand the purpose of these new grading laws […]

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jgingold wrote a new post 9 years, 1 month ago
I am here because I like to write and I hope to improve my writing skills. I am here because my guidance counselor though this would be a good opportunity for me. I am here because the What’s the Story’s website […]

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