Archdiocese of Philadelphia Cohort wraps things up

By Mary Worrell
The teams from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia cohort gathered to celebrate at a culminating event last month and share their projects.
Nancy Caramanico, director of technology for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Schools, said having full participation from all of the district’s high schools enhanced the experience for all the teams involved.
“We have 20 [...]

Illinois-Ohio Cohort celebrates at culminating event

By Mary Worrell
Earlier this month teams from the Illinois-Ohio Cohort gathered at the Marie Murphy School is Wilmette, Ill. to celebrate the end of their year-long PLP experience with a project showcase.
Gail Soriano from the Avoca School District 37 said the PLP experience gave her team a chance to get to know others in the [...]

U.S. International Cohort teams reflect on the past year

By Mary Worrell
Members of the PLP International Cohort’s U.S. teams celebrated the end to their year-long experience together with a culminating event in Fredericksburg, VA earlier this month. Even though it was the U.S. teams celebrating and presenting their projects, teams from Australia and New Zealand attended the event via the PLPLive Ustream channel. It [...]

Shifts and landscapes–

A well established and beautiful perennial—
Yet a shifting landscape–
And in the fall a careful, nurturing move to a another location.
Then waiting the winter–
Finally, spring followed a long NE Ohio winter—
And a sigh and happiness at finding green leaves that hold promise for blooms of great beauty on a Maltese Cross (Lychnis chalcedonica)–
Perhaps similar to the [...]

Independent Cohort wraps things up

By Mary Worrell
The Independent Schools Cohort celebrated the end of its PLP experience with a culminating face-to-face meeting and project showcase last month. A number of team members and leaders had a chance to reflect on the year-long experience and how they have changed, both personally and in their practices.
Stewart Crais is a PLP 21st [...]

New Jersey Team Finds Inspiration

By Mary Worrell
Teams from the New Jersey Cohort recently highlighted their culminating project plans during a webinar meeting. One team, from Perth Amboy Middle Schools, shared that they had a project in mind and plans in the works, but suggested it lacked a true spark – something that would motivate everyone involved.
That all changed when [...]