Fall Children’s Program Reflections

This fall, 206 children joined in our Kids Unplugged after-school programs. Nearly 2,000 came to our site for school field trips. More

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Common Ground’s College Success Program Grows

Jen Quaye is focused on the future of Common Ground students. By: Kate Bovarnick Last year 97% of Common Ground

Common Ground’s College Success Program Grows joeltolman 2014-02-04T09:09:10-05:00

Videography Team: What is Common Ground?

This year, a team of our high school students is documenting Common Ground -- what it is now, and how it is

Videography Team: What is Common Ground? joeltolman 2013-12-13T12:34:53-05:00

Student Voices: What Makes A Powerful Project

Environmental Justice students, with science teacher Tricia Johnson, explore water quality issues on the West River. At Common Ground, we

Student Voices: What Makes A Powerful Project joeltolman 2013-12-06T10:40:19-05:00

Common Ground Recognized as School of Distinction

In data released today by the Connecticut State Department of Education, Common Ground High School was recognized for the significant progress our

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Construction Update 12-12: The Berm is Gone!

If you drive by Common Ground's site this month, you will notice that the berm that separated Common Ground from Springside Avenue

Construction Update 12-12: The Berm is Gone! joeltolman 2013-12-12T07:32:28-05:00

Common Ground Board Meeting – November 2013 – Minutes

Present: Wendy Battles, Frank Mitchell, Kimball Cartwright, Betsy Sneath, Joel Tolman, Monique Frasier, Liz Cox, Miranda Bailey Regrets: Doolittle, Futrell, Parker With

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New Haven Independent: “‘Healthy City’ Pitch Launched”

Director of Community Engagement and Development Joel Tolman speaks to guests about the challenge. A new coalition determined to tackle

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Healthy City Healthy Climate Challenge Launches

The same solutions that reduce globe warming greenhouse gases also revitalize our neighborhoods and enhance our well being. That's the idea behind

Healthy City Healthy Climate Challenge Launches joeltolman 2013-11-14T09:34:55-05:00

Alumnus Gives Back to Common Ground

Terrance Walker, once a student at Common Ground, now helps to run key aspects of the farm. By: Kate Bovarnick

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