May (2014)
5/16/2014
Invested
5/12/2014
What We Meant
April (2014)
4/22/2014
Earth In Mind
February (2014)
2/17/2014
Looking Ahead
January (2014)
November (2013)
October (2013)
September (2013)
May (2013)
April (2013)
4/24/2013
Advancement!
March (2013)
February (2013)
Au Revoir
11/5/2010
Last winter, Proctor in France directors Eric and Stacey Viandier dreamed of Proctor hosting our students' French brothers and sisters on campus during their fall break. As can happen in education, that dream came true. After two weeks of immersion in Proctor life, our new friends (eleven students and two teachers) departed for home yesterday. First, they stood before the community in assembly and expressed gratitude for an unforgettable, life-changing experience.

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T
he benefits of this exchange exceeded all expectations. The relationships forged are strong, and made this week's farewells difficult. During their time with us, interest in French language and culture grew at Proctor, as seen in the popularity of our weekly table Français, which drew non-French speakers for the first time.

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O
ur guests return home having experienced a style of education that is rare even in the United States. (I wonder if they know that!) The student-centeredness of Proctor's educational model must seem wholly novel.

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In my mind, "Student-centered" is closely related to the degree of dynamic, active, hands-on learning that we employ.

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N
inth graders debate leadership ethics by contrasting the theories of Thomas Hobbes and Niccolo Machiavelli:

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G
eorge and Spencer disassemble a classic hand-crank forge blower in machine shop.

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I
n kinetic sculpture, Adam holds his magnificent globe to a light.

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B
en welds.

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Whiteboard calculation.
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Ethics and leadership debate in World History.
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Sue has a suggestion during a tough task in chemistry.
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Geometry test.
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Evan and Dave examine a frost-covered willow branch in an "alder swale" at the confluence of Hameshop Brook and Blackwater River.
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Brian--who may have a career in cinematography--edits another superb sports video.
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Mary crafts jewelry.
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Eli and Fenny await the start of history class.
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Freshmen Jordan and Connor have volunteered to do jobs before Intro to Lit classes. Connor wipes down tables; Jordan maintains a special class calendar.