Science Leadership Academy – Educon 2.2 begins
Welcome to SLA
I am delighted to be writing to you from the library at SLA. I flew in today and braved the very cold, very windy streets to get to the school before they finished for the day. I cannot express enough, how very glad I am that I did. The students here are delightful, bright eyed, well spoken, active and engaged young people. I was greeted at the door by many eager faces, one young lady, Rugeiatu Bah, came to my aid while trying to navigate the door, and offered me a tour. She helped me store my luggage and whisked me away to the rooms of the school. Her language and reverence for all the workings of ‘her’ school was refreshing. We observed language, civics and economics, science (many types but I have to get specific names), technology, drama, and many others. My favorite was the last block of the day. Ruge wanted to share her science class because, “her peers were presenting their scientists today”. Her pride in that room and their work was palpable. Here we are in the hallway. More learning awaits for both of us. Thank you Educon for the warm welcome.
My tour guide Ruge.
Themocracy
Awesome! What kind of school is SLA? Tell me more. I’m hungry for the learning. Glad you made the trip safely. Can’t wait to hear more.-sending some warmth Philly’s way-
Paul, I saw this last weekend. Thank you. SLA is a small, inner-city, charter school. I still don’t know how they accept students, I have many questions still to ask. I do know that the students were engaged, participating, digging deeply into ideas, and collaborating in every room. I loved it and have been processing the learning all week. Thanks for the Florida warmth – it was needed.