Common Ground’s 2017 Environmental Leader in Residence Hiram Rivera Lifts Student Voices
By Hiram Rivera 2017 Environmental Leader in Residence Editor’s note: Each spring, Common Ground invites a person whose work we value and
Poetry, Politics, and Passion
by Valerie Miller Joan Gillette's sister Note: These remarks were delivered at a ceremony honoring Joan Gillette which took place at Common Ground
Senior Defenses at Common Ground: Leading & Learning at High Levels
By Jesse Delia Environmental Leadership Manager Each presentation finishes with a well-deserved burst of applause. The cheering of family members, friends, and
We Need Your Voice: Help Us Build A New 9th Grade Experience
This year, Common Ground is re-building our 9th grade experience. We want to make it more relevant, rich, relationship-building, rooted in community,
Cell Biology & Society
By Kevin Sinusas Science Teacher At the end of the fall semester, students investigated a series of historical and current social
Guidance: The Heart of CGHS
How does a group of young people and a teacher who can’t stand one another find a way to build trust, come
Classes I Wish I took
By Kate Cebik Development Associate There are days when it is hard to get out of bed. And it's not just the
After-School Programs On the Line
by Ashton Killilea, Student Affairs Manager This month, the Connecticut General Assembly considers Governor Malloy’s proposal for a new state budget. One
After school, students experiment, record, write, and achieve – but budget cuts put opportunities in limbo
by Joel Tolman, Director of Impact & Engagement Funding for Common Ground’s after-school programs is on the line. Read about these programs
Learning and Leadership
Presentations of Learning and Leadership (PLL) happen at the end of each semester and are an opportunity for students (and staff!) to