As one educator notes, “our writing kind of went from prescriptive one size fits all … and kind of teacher centered … and then it shifted to more time with kids writing and authentic writing.” Their efforts have resulted in a community of students who are supported to see themselves as evolving, multi-dimensional writers, equipped with the skills to persuade their community to action, reflect their feelings in a poem, or thoughtfully provide feedback in peer conferences.

Read the accompanying video Reflection Guide to help prompt further ideas for your school or district context.

Read a transcript of the George Hersey Robertson School video.

Read George Hersey Robertson School’s 2020 National Blue Ribbon School application.

 

Contact Information
George Hersey Robertson School
Ms. Jennifer DeRagon, Principal at time of Nomination
227 Cross Street
Coventry, CT, 06238-3304
(860) 742-7341
https://www.coventrypublicschools.org/schools/ghr/ Student Demographics 2020 Number of students grades 3-5 367 Students eligible for subsidized meals 27% Students receiving special ed services 19% ELL Students 2% African American students 1% White students 85% Asian students 2% Hispanic or Latino students 9% Two or More Races 3% Student mobility rate 2%