Schools that Change

The documentary Schools that Change was extremely enlightening. I had no idea of all the alternative learning methods that schools use. The was students incorporated their community into their lessons way inspiring, and it was great to see how much progress each school has made since they started their progressive initiatives. My favorite part of the trip was listening to Memphis educators discuss the issues they face and how they struggle to make progressive changes in their schools. It was a little upsetting to hear how difficult it is for teachers to resolve the issues they identify in their schools because they do not have the power or control to influence those kinds of decisions. However, seeing Memphis educators actively concerned about their schools and students was exciting and reassuring! It was a fun visit!