Hi Neva,

It’s always exciting at the beginning of our WTS year. You’re not alone in having many ideas and not quite knowing which direction to take. It’s often a process, but a rewarding one for sure. Part […]

Mariana,

With this course it’s important to remember that expressing ideas is only part of the process. The fact that you have them is what is important!

As for the Butterfly Effect, it’s hard to gauge the […]

Ben,

As I’ve written to you before, there certainly are many opinions about your topic. Some of the best stories will probably come from students, but there is a wealth of knowledge to be gained from the […]

Hi Megan,

As Bob has said, personal stories are often the best places to start. It’s much easier to understand a topic, this one especially, by hearing from the people who are directly involved. Do you know […]

Elsa,

It’s been very exciting to see your ideas develop over the course of these posts. It’s clear that you are passionate about your topic and have done your due diligence in regard to planning. It’s also […]

Ben,

It’s clear from your map that you have thought of a number of different issues and complexities that arise in regard to your topic. It’s true that education and how we learn best has long been a debate […]

Hi Kiera,

I like where your mind map is going. Have you thought about narrowing your focus to nutrition in certain areas or with certain groups? In schools? Early childhood? Nutrition for the elderly? […]

Hi Elsa,

Your map certainly looks comprehensive! I wasn’t able to view it, though. I’d love to see it if the link works again.

Megan,

As a dad who has sturuggled, briefly, to find child care for my daughter when my wife and I both went back to work after her birth, I know this is a struggle for many Vermonters. Have you thought […]

Ben,

This was a very interesting read. You write with a great sophistication and authority. This is not easy in writing, and I’m quite impressed with your efforts. Education is certainly a complex topic […]

Elsa,

It was great to get to chat with you a bit this past weekend on Mt. Philo. It certainly appears like you have done some quality research. You’re right that this is an extremely complex issue with […]

Hi Megan,

I’m a dad of a child in a home daycare. We had a very difficult time even finding an open spot for our daughter. In talking to some daycare providers, I often hear that some of their biggest issues […]

Kiera,

I’m glad that you have found a topic that really works for you. How is your work progressing? Perhaps nutrition in schools in Vermont might be a topic that could prove fruitful? (No pun intended . Maybe […]

Eli,

This is a very thoughtful piece. It’s great that you capitalized on the quote, “People don’t buy what you do. They buy why you do it.” Finding a personal connection is of the ultimate importance in wo […]

Elsa,

I love that you capitalized on the statement, “People don’t buy what you do, but why you do it.” This is truly at the root of all the work that we are doing for What’s The Story?. The Vermont Migra […]

Hi Elsa,

You’ve certainly done your research and are discovering, I hope, that good research leads to more good research, but not necessarily to definitive answers. The questions raised by your initial […]

hi Kiera,

My name is a Nate Archambault. i am an English teacher at Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans. I will be one of your blog readers throughout the course.

I have two cats at home as well, […]

Hi Eli,

My name is a Nate Archambault. i am an English teacher at Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans. I will be one of your blog readers throughout the course.

You have some very topical and relevant […]

Hi Gavin,

My name is a Nate Archambault. i am an English teacher at Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans. I will be one of your blog readers throughout the course.

I would suggest thinking about topics […]