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...
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Michele Saulis March 10, 2018
Here is a challenge for you: In ten words or less, how would you define sustainability? Can you name three things you do each day that contributes toward a just and sustainable world? CTRA’s magnet theme is sustainability with three focus areas of early college, environmental studies and advanced manufacturing. At CTRA, our official definition for sustainability is to ensure the enduring...
Tara Amatrudo March 10, 2018
Albert Einstein once said, “You have to color outside the lines once in awhile if you want to make your life a masterpiece.” In an educational climate that is based increasingly on accountability measures and standardized practice, Connecticut River Academy has been committed to fulfilling these expectations within the context of theme-based programming. We believe that doing so promotes...