Russell Review

The Russell Street School provides a very unique atmosphere for learning. Overall it seemed that the students were very active in the learning process. I think this works very well in a lot of settings. There is a huge technology component tied directly into the curriculum at every level. The students produce some very high level projects. I felt the "Street Talk" episodes were very original and I am very impressed that the students created these.

The use of blogs was equally impressive. One major component that I saw was reflection. With students reflecting on learning, they begin to self-evaluate. This leads to an overall higher level of learning. The blogs were not limited to student interaction. I saw several instances where teachers, parents, and the siblings of students were actively taking a role in the education process. I saw one blog entry that involved help on a math homework problem. There were parents contributing and students to assist with each step. This truly creates a community of learners, even when it is past regular school hours. Overall, I found the Russell Street School to be amazing.