Staff Appreciation: Executive Director’s Reflections
Melissa Spear is Executive Director at Common Ground. Today I am basking in my first warm and wonderful day of
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Common Ground Named National Green Ribbon School
Secretary Duncan kicked off Earth Day today by announcing the 2013 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools and District Sustainability
New Haven Independent: Young Scientists Offers Astroturf Warning
Domany Koivogui explains with teacher Karen Beitler why astroturf is harmful. One day before neighbors are to meet on the
New Haven Independent: Barnard and Common Ground Win National Green Award
Common Ground students Joshua Cintron and Nelson Ruiz on a pedal-powered smoothie-maker. Two city schools won green ribbons from the
The Daily Nutmeg: From the Ground Up
By: Jane Rushmore It’s hard work catching a chicken. Kids squat and chase in pursuit, feathers fly, parents look on equally amused
New Haven Independent: Rock to Rock Rocks
Susan Bramhall and Allie Perry prepare for the 20-mile. Pedal power brought over 1,100 people from East Rock to West
Hundreds of visitors find Common Ground on our first Open Farm Day
by Rebecca Holcombe, Community Programs Director Welcome spring! Saturday, April 6 was our first Open Farm Day of the season and several
What Kids Can Do: Common Ground High School: A Decidedly Uncommon Place
By: Barbara Cervone For as long as she can remember, Shantel has wanted to be a vet. Now this tenth grader is
The Honda Pilot is our new best friend!!!!!
This Spring, a crew of Common Ground students is fueling New Haven's growing school gardens movement: building raised beds, working alongside elementary
How We Teach To The Test
by Joel Tolman, Director of Development & Community Engagement We have just closed out an anxious time of year for students and