Empowering Kids Through Leadership and Nature-Based Learning - Fairplay, Colorado
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Join us for part two of the Mountain Area Land Trust podcast, where we explore the incredible High Rockies Community School nestled in the mountains of Fairplay. Meet Christine Helper, a dedicated classroom teacher, and two of her students, Olivia and Ali, who are embracing leadership roles in a student-led democracy. Discover how their unique education blends nature-based learning with real-world skills like governance, empathy, and problem-solving. From playing on ice to navigating moose sightings, this is education reimagined!
00:00:00 - Welcome Back
00:00:36 - Student Leadership Roles
00:01:50 - Democracy in the Classroom
00:04:44 - Nature-Based Learning
00:10:10 - Learning Through Play
00:15:10 - The Value of Risk
00:20:00 - The One-Room Schoolhouse Experience
00:26:00 - Closing Thoughts
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