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“It’s very important that students understand that life is about choices made, and that we all face significant choices. The choices we make effect the environment in which we live,” explained cofounder and tour leader of the African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard Elaine Cawley Weintraub, when asked about the group’s new children’s book. […]
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The Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School has begun the process of adding an additional curriculum to its offerings called the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
The Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School has begun the process of adding an additional curriculum to its offerings called the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. According to school director Pete Steedman, this program is intended to enhance the current offerings of the school by providing a rigorous, purposeful option for students.
For the past 20 years, Steedman has been a part of numerous IB schools across the globe. From the Netherlands to Australia, to Brazil, Steedman has seen many variations of this curriculum. Now being the director of the charter school, he is pulling the best parts of his experiences and creating his own adaptation.
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Charter School to hold virtual open house
The Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School is holding its first ever virtual open house Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 6 pm.
The open house will be conducted via Zoom. Parents will be introduced to Charter School director Pete Steedman and assistant director Scott Goldin before learning about the specific grade levels for their family. The open house will highlight the school’s plans for a post-pandemic setting.
“It’s something we’ve never tried before and it will give us an opportunity to talk about project based learning,” Steedman said.
Those who attend will be able to see the physical space of the school in addition to separate classrooms with teachers from each grade. Anyone interested in attending the open house can contact Steedman at the school at 508-693-9900 or by email at info@mvpcs.org.
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Charter School will be added to African American Heritage Trail
Nameless Trail honors those enslaved on Martha’s Vineyard, and educates students about the history of slavery on-Island.
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Elaine Weintraub, co-founder of the African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard, points to where the Nameless Trail honoring those enslaved on-Island will be placed in front of the Charter School. Lucas Thors
Weintraub is compiling a book to document the work the Charter School students are doing with the Nameless Trail project. Lucas Thors
Students in fifth and sixth grade painted rocks honoring those who lost their traditional names after being enslaved on Martha’s Vineyard. Lucas Thors