Readers Respond to Community Works Journal “In my course entitled “ The Ecology of Imagination in Childhood: Inquiry Based Social Studies,” I use Community Works Journal as required reading... It’s these acounts of the synergistic relationship between school improvement andf community vitality that impelll new teachers into productive careers” David Sobel, Director of Teacher Certification, Antioch New England Graduate School "I greatly enjoy Community Works Journal, especially the interviews with elders. Such relevant writing (and the thinking behind it) certainly have a place in the education of our youth." Marc Hull, former Vermont Commissioner of Education "Teachers and other educators rarely get a chance to share best practices one-on-one. Community Works Journal fills much of this void with high-quality reflective pieces from colleagues around the state. Many thanks for the commitment to advancing this work.” Jayson Seaman, External Programs Coordinator, Rivendell Interstate School District “I am really excited about the opportunity to bring resources like Community Works Journal and your guides to the School To Work practitioners in other rural states. As a consultant, I am constantly being asked several questions, "How do I provide students contextual learning opportunities where there are few (or no) businesses and how do I involve the community?" My answer is always community service learning....and ‘take a look at Community Works Journal’. While community service learning works anywhere, it is an especially valuable rural strategy.  Cher Smith, National Trainer-Consultant for School to Work "The article which seemed to make the most of Service-Learning was A Gathering of Purpose. The school seemed to form a 'small' community that involved an outreach of the larger community. Guilford's expectations seemed realistic and a time factor did not outweigh their goals." Elizabeth Fisher, Physical Education Teacher "There were some examples of service in the Garden & Farm area that I found interesting. I thought that, because many of my students come from apartment families and many are disadvantaged, this might be an area that would appeal to them." Jane Anderson, 5th Grade Teacher Grade "I found this project Read All About It! to be a true example of service-learning. The students took an active role in their community. They planned, implemented, and reflected on an activity, The Gazette, that responded to a community need...The project I would like to do with my students involves the same goals. I would like my students to plan, implement, and reflect on an intergenerational project." Jamie Holt, Alternative Education Program "The one project that I found most interesting was Of Seniors, Kids, and Art. The variety of activities such as the memory collages, interviews about immigration to this country (applies to my [new] third grade social studies and literature units), seniors' sharing of growing up and elementary school experiences, the tea and concert, the mural and quilt project, and writing poetry together--all are creative and enjoyable activities" Bonnie Bienvenu, 4th Grade Teacher