More facts wanted on plan for alternative school ; Some students learn by hands-on work, so if the idea can be pursued, it should be.

From: Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME) | Date: January 12, 2005 | Copyright information

Portland Press Herald (Maine)
01-12-2005
More facts wanted on plan for alternative school ; Some students learn by hands-on work, so if the idea can be pursued, it should be.
Edition: FINAL
Section: Editorial
Column: OUR VIEWS

A plan to bring to Portland an alternative high school that would give students the opportunity to learn through projects is a good idea, but the public should have more information before school officials proceed with it.

The school would teach students through "expeditionary learning," meaning that they would learn traditional subjects through long- term projects.
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