On The Point, a discussion about how we learn.
We start the hour with the Massachusetts Teacher of the year, Dani Charbonneau and hear about the alternative education program she created at the Martha’s Vineyard High School. Later in the hour we talk with administrators from the Massachusetts Department of Education about alternative education programs across the state and what makes Project Vine on the Vineyard unique.
Mindy Todd hosts. Guests on the program are:
Dani Charbonneau- Massachusetts Teacher of the Year and Director of Project Vine at the MVRHS
Cliff Chuang- Senior Associate Commissioner at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Lisa Harney, Drop-Out Prevention and Re-Engagement Specialist
Here's a link to schoolfinder
A link to "Teacher of the Year" Nomination Form
A link to DESE's Distinguished Educator Recognition Program
A link to Teacher and Principal Advisory Cabinets