Friday, April 22, 2011

Weekend Reflections: University of Hartford Magnet School

The City of Hartford's public school system has been challenged for decades by the issues facing all urban school systems in America.  "Magnet schools" are a major initiative to improve public education.  They are open by application to city students and suburban students, and each has a different focus.  Some magnet schools focus on science and math, others on classical education, still others on the arts.

The University of Hartford has a magnet school for pre-school through the fifth grade on the UHart college campus.  The UHart magnet school applies a theory about multiple intelligences.  I am  not taking any questions about what that means . . . you can click here for the school's explanation. 

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19 comments:

  1. Sylvia KApril 22, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Great reflection for the day, Jack! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  2. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comApril 22, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    A creative reflection shot and a message that should cause us to reflect about the future of public education and the necessity for improving it.

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  3. lizziviggiApril 22, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    It's a neat shot, and an informative post! We must not have any magnet schools around here, or it seems like I would have heard of the concept. It sounds like a good idea, but of course, there are the many students who don't get in. I really like the bright yellow stripe of awning against the brick.

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  4. Kathryn DycheApril 22, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Nice shot, I love wing mirror reflections.

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  5. Genie -- Paris and BeyondApril 22, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    It is great to see a school looking for creative ways to improve public education. Education of all children is critical to our country's ability to move forward. Great shot for the reflection... A reflection as you reflect, great idea!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  6. Regina KApril 22, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Great use of a mirror!

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  7. RoanApril 22, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Nice mirror shot!

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  8. SharonApril 22, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I love the way you shot this picture!

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  9. LauraApril 22, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    pretty reflection!

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  10. RedPatApril 22, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    You remain king of the reflections!

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  11. EG CameraGirlApril 22, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    I Neat reflection in the mirror, Jack. Multiple intelligences? Hmmm. I think I need to follow the link you've provided.

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  12. LowellApril 22, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Nice job on the reflection theme! We had a number of magnet schools in the Broward School District...some were excellent, some not so much. But they can be a great option for many kids.

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  13. SRQApril 22, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Should I infer that you're looking back to a time when public education wasn't so challenged? Nice capture.

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  14. RandyApril 22, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Bravo!

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  15. ClytieApril 22, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Nice mirror shot - I like the yellow accents on the building.

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  16. KarlApril 23, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Hahhh, well done Jack!

    Happy Easter, Karl

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  17. AnonymousApril 23, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    A really intersting take on reflections...the angle is great too.

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  18. VPApril 23, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    I din't know what a magnet school is, now I do.

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  19. genieApril 23, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Maybe one of these days I will capture a great side view mirror shot like this. I am a total failure at it so far. This one is great with the vibrant yellow so eye catching. Super shot.

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