Closing the Book – Final Reflections
What’s the Story? Vt is an experience I can’t replace and believe me, I’ve tried. The atmosphere of when you...
December Retreat – Morality Humility Is the Key
This weekend was the December Retreat, a time I have been looking forward to since September, knowing it would signify...
#8 – November Retreat – Let’s Do This!
The November Retreat has come and gone in the blink of the eye. It seems like yesterday that I was...
#7 The Denial of Acceptance: Climate Change Action
This is the script to my pitch for anyone who’s curious. Climate change is a very disputed topic in...
#5 Why Start a Movement
To start a movement you need a leader, someone who’s got the drive to get something done, but you also...
#4 My Ideas of Climate Change Denial
Here is a link to my mind map if you can’t read the picture above. Let me know if you...
#3 Vermont Climate Change Rundown
I think when you think of a social issue, you think of something about discrimination or acceptance into a society....
#2 First Exploration of My Topic
When I thought about the topic I wanted to pursue, I chose the denial and acceptance of climate change. I...
#1 WtS Kickoff : The First Chapter
What’s the Story? is a like your favorite book. You pick it up because someone says you should and then...
The Final Retreat: What I’ve Learned
This course has been the unexpected but magical education experience I’ve been looking for. This program is able to take...
March Retreat: What’s the Story Through the Eyes of a Participant
As the March Retreat comes to a close, I think back to what we’ve done over the past 6 months...
December Retreat – My Reflection
The December Retreat was the second What’s the Story retreat this year. It was the opportunity to really sit down...
Week 3 – What questions do I have?
Questions I have about the issue of migrant workers on dairy farms in Vermont: How strongly do farmers who...
Week 2 – What are the details?
What are the details? My current knowledge Migrant workers get poor quality living conditions poor quality houses small houses –...
Week 1 – What’s the Conflict?
What’s the conflict that surrounds migrant workers? migrant workers are treated unfairly (lower than minimum wages, longer hours, tiny and...
#9 – November Retreat: My Thoughts
The November Retreat was our first retreat, and was really amazing. At first I was extremely nervous because of our...
#8 Refinement and Goals
I want to create a small change that impacts the lives of migrant workers in more farm populated areas for...
#7 My Pitch Plan
Everyone’s eaten a dairy product, right? You’ve probably had milk, or cheese, spread butter on something, and eaten ice cream....
#6 Mind Map of My Understanding of Migrant Workers
Here’s a link to my mind map for better visibility. This is only a snapshot of my thinking, and it...
#5: Understanding Migrant Workers’ Situation
This week, I researched migrant workers. The issue of migrant labor is extremely important to Vermont, since dairy is 70%...
#4 Change for Migrant Workers
When I watched the TEDTalk by Simon Sinek, something he said caught my attention. He said, “People don’t buy what you...
#3 Undocumented Immigrant Workers
I initially was going to research the issue of education in small schools. I then decided that I wouldn’t have...
#1: Who I Am and Why I’m Here
My name is Elsa Lindenmeyr and I’m a 8th grader from Shelburne Community School. I am curious, a self learner and...
#2: My Initial Ideas
As I look though what other people have already researched, written, and then published, I feel myself drawn to one...
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