“The retreat brings people together, builds community in the forest, gets participants outside and off their screens, and uses nature sustainably to heal and inspire minds and souls,” stated Great Mountain Forest Executive Director Michael Zafros. Retreat registration closes on July 30.
“We take ourselves into schools because that’s where you can change the way education is delivered. You have to be in the schools to change them.”
--- Jane Burke, founder and director of Flying Cloud Insitute.
“This is the ultimate in project-based learning...the kids have to think creatively as well as technically, and then communicate their ideas and work in a group environment. These are all top level 21st century skills. They have to build, wire, and program all while facing a competition deadline.”
-- Chris Thompson, Mt. Everett Regional High School Technology Coordinator
