Does Common Ground Grow a Healthier Community?
by Joel Tolman Director of Impact & Engagement Spoiler alert: We are far from knowing the full answer to the question posed
The Salt Lake Tribune: New farm-based high school taking Roots in West Valley City
To many people, the farm is a just a place to grow fresh vegetables, raise animals and tend a beehive or two.But
ED Reflections: Our Charter Is Renewed, But The Charter Debate Continues
by Melissa Spear, Executive Director Last Wednesday, I spent the morning in Hartford attending a Connecticut State Board of Education meeting. This
Akiima Price, Environmental Leader in Residence, Builds Bridges
This April, Common Ground welcomed Akiima Price as our 2nd annual Environmental Leader in Residence. Check out the slide show below to
In the News: Working Together for New Haven’s Young People
by Joel Tolman, Director of Impact & Engagement Being a small public high school has huge upsides. We know our students well,
New Haven Register: Liz Cox: Connecticut lawmakers must heed voices calling for quality educational opportunities
Last week, nearly four dozen students, parents, teachers, and community members came to the podium at Wilbur Cross High School — part
Voices of Support Reflect on Common Ground High School
By Kate Cebik Sitting in the atrium space of Wilbur Cross High School on Tuesday, March 10th, listening to person after person
Why We Farm
By Shannon Raider-Ginsburg, Farm Manager & Director of Agricultural Program Common Ground has always had a garden. A 1995 article in the NH
Your Voice Needed: Renewing Common Ground’s High School Charter
by Liz Cox and Joel Tolman Why does Common Ground High School matter to you? Last week, a group of our high
College is a Big Deal
By Kate Cebik College is a big deal. It can change the course of a life. Still, I was unprepared for the