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Theo Wells-Spackman wrote a new post, Final Post: Thank you 3 years, 7 months ago
What’s the Story? has been ( I will just plainly say it) the most beneficial class I have ever taken. It has taught me things and taken me places that I would never have expected, and also helped me get stronger […]
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Theo Wells-Spackman wrote a new post, March Retreat- A Whole New Perspective, or, A Changed Life 3 years, 9 months ago
In my life, the life of Theo Wells-Spackman, a 9th grader from Middlebury, there have been numerous educational experiences. Most of them have been good, and some have been better than others. I have written […]
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Theo Wells-Spackman wrote a new post, A Self-fulfilling Prophecy, Otherwise Entitled the Sue Minter Chapter. 3 years, 11 months ago
So, here we are. The end of filming. The beginning of the next stage of change. We are so grateful to all the people who gave us their time to help support the change we are hoping to make. We have done so many […]
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Theo Wells-Spackman wrote a new post, Thus Far: Productivity, Sacrifice, and One Cohesive Unit. 3 years, 12 months ago
This past few weeks, we have been extremely productive and prolific in the collecting of footage. This is in part because we are forming a cohesive unit, and partly because we have been willing to donate much of […]
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Theo Wells-Spackman wrote a new post, One Aloof, Stand Forever 4 years, 1 month ago
I. The Maimed Harmonic
From within uncover’d yet restrained
Strains thee, the silent melody which shakes
The sullen trees. And it neither good fortune makes
Nor success, not civil that people look […]
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Theo Wells-Spackman wrote a new post, Bite-Sized Pieces and the Snapchat Syndrome 4 years, 1 month ago
Thus far, we have created a survey that has been circulated around the school about perception of gender bias and gender roles to help us form a hypothesis about the state of gender equality in this community . […]
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Theo Wells-Spackman wrote a new post, #9 I learn enough about gender to know I'm a complete ignoramus. 4 years, 2 months ago
When I arrived here yesterday (which seems like years ago now) with a carfull of people:
I was both excited and nervous. I was excited because I was about to spend a weekend in a new place, working at […]
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Theo Wells-Spackman wrote a new post, #8 The Plan 4 years, 2 months ago
There are several main topics of my plan that I would like to address:
I hope that I can open people’s minds about gender, to ensure more equal opportunities for both genders, including transgender per […]
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Theo Wells-Spackman wrote a new post, #7 Change is the Whole Point of the Story 4 years, 2 months ago
My topic of gender inequality is extremely important because over half of the United states population is being unfairly treated. In Vermont, there are massive inequalities and problems in the ways that we deal […]
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Theo Wells-Spackman commented on the post, #5: Refugee conflict in Rutland 4 years, 3 months ago
Hi Nigel,
The debate in Rutland is certainly a very interesting one. I am also keen to know what the mayor’s motives were. It is unfortunate that this issue has divided the town however. Overall, I think the […] -
Theo Wells-Spackman commented on the post, #5 An Alternative Way 4 years, 3 months ago
Hi Grace,
This looks great. I love the idea of branching out and finding more effective and comfortable means of mental treatment. Incidentally, the idea of peer support and personal connection is also shown to […] -
Theo Wells-Spackman wrote a new post, #6 Mind Maps Lead Me Places 4 years, 3 months ago
I have organized my very broad topic of gender inequality into several main branches relating to my previous post.
It was slightly confused, but I found it readable. Just follow the lines and arrows. It was as […]
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Theo Wells-Spackman wrote a new post, #5: Gender and Transgender Inequality. Otherwise known as "the Straight Pride Effect" 4 years, 3 months ago
#5 Gender and Transgender Inequality. Otherwise known as “the Straight Pride Effect”
I have decided to shift my topic slightly from the cause of the situation (gender stereotypes) to the effect (gender […]
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Theo Wells-Spackman commented on the post, #4 Reflection on Ted Talk and Refugee Resettlement Pitch 4 years, 3 months ago
Hi Nigel,
You make some great points in here, and I love that you give both the pros and cons of the Immigrant Resettlement Program, and that you touch on the political side of this issue, which is very prominent […] -
Theo Wells-Spackman commented on the post, #4 New Support Near and Far 4 years, 3 months ago
Hi Grace,
Great attitude! That is some real motivation right there, which is the key to getting things done.
The programs that you described seemed like really great ideas, and so do your ideas about combining […] -
Theo Wells-Spackman wrote a new post, #4 Personal Understanding 4 years, 3 months ago
This week I have broadened my topic to better suit the field of research: how are people creating change to deal with stereotypes? Unsurprisingly, I discovered that many successful efforts toward chan […]
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Theo Wells-Spackman commented on the post, #3 Refugee Interviews 4 years, 3 months ago
Hey Nigel,
you have some great points here. I especially like the point about considering the sufferers on a personal basis and not as a whole. I think this is definitely the right thing to do.
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Theo Wells-Spackman commented on the post, #3 Stopping the Stigma 4 years, 3 months ago
Hi Grace,
I think you have researched some of the most relevant and sensitive topics in todays society. I have several family members who have been negatively impacted by lack of seriousness about mental illness, […] -
Theo Wells-Spackman wrote a new post, #3 "Gender Stereotypes". Otherwise Entitled "The Dumbest Thing in the World" 4 years, 3 months ago
I have decided to pursue the topic of gender stereotypes as a preliminary field of research. I have interviewed three people, my mother, Marion Wells, friend of the family, Jim Berg, and my brother, Toby […]
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Theo Wells-Spackman commented on the post, #2: "girls rule, boys drool". Otherwise entitled "girly screams". 4 years, 4 months ago
Thanks, Jacob. I am super excited to gather as much information as I can about this topic and start understanding it more fully.
On that note, I have a question for you:
have your decisions ever been […] - Load More