Feb 23 2008
The Big Read America Project 2009
High School English Teachers Phyllis Caloren and Jim Hedlund will spearhead the Big Read America Project in 2009. Through a grant opportunity and collaboration with SUNY Fredonia, our Alternative and Special Education students will be participating in the national reading of To Kill a Mockingbird. I can imagine various faculty, staff, parents and community members reading this book at the same time and then being able to participate in discussions with our students about themes, strains, connections to today, relevance and historical perspectives. I can imagine Phyllis and Jim sponsoring an Afternoon of Reflection based on the book for students and community. This is an example of how students can educate us and we them. Honestly, when was the last time you read To Kill a Mocking Bird? Have you read it? Faculty and staff at Hewes, if you have not, you can get a head-start on students - read it before Spring 2009!
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