Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 19:19:51 -0400
From: Mia Munn
Subject: graduation projects
I would be interested to hear others’ experiences (as parents, students, mentors, judges) with the first year of the graduation project. I mentored a student last fall, and just got back from judging the presentations at J-M. The students (both my mentee and the 4 students I judged) were engaged and did a good job. I am still concerned about the
effect of the project on graduation rates (have to wait a few more months to see the numbers), but overall I think it is worthwhile.
One benefit I see is to the relationship between the community and the schools – each year, over 400 volunteers are needed. My hope is that people who mentor a friend’s child will see the value and volunteer to help other students.
Mia