To volunteer is to give back to a person or community in a genuine and meaningful way. As a regional education service center, LEARN demonstrates this commitment through its mission to innovate, collaborate, and serve. Connecticut River Academy then extends this mission with our vision for all scholars to graduate with the gifts necessary to contribute to a just and sustainable world. Throughout...
Posts From Practice
Jason Borger March 10, 2018
I started working at CTRA January 9th last year. Since then I have worked to align myself with the school’s theme and values. discovered that talking about sustainability with scholars fit naturally within my classes. As I became more comfortable with the school I learned more about the school’s values of awareness, diversity, and action. This year I discovered an opportunity to...
Roberto Gonzalez March 10, 2018
The nibble. The bite. Setting the hook. Fish on! Catching a fish for the first time can be an exhilarating experience. Suddenly at the end of your line is a living, beautiful yellow perch that has just emerged from the Connecticut River. I run the fishing sessions on Magnet Theme Days at CTRA, which often introduces the sport to many scholars. It also fits neatly into our school’s theme of...