A marine biologist and an entomologist teach here (at an elementary school!). There are dozens of terraria and fish tanks, including the one with koi staring down the principal. Butterflies have their own room to emerge from cocoons. Wood used in the millwork was rescued from an abandoned Hartford factory. Bricks were recycled from the 1950s predecessor building. Food waste is mulched, and the mulch is used to grow plants. The lawn offers big fields of wildflowers. The roof carries solar panels and the rest of the rook is painted white to reflect light. The building has the usual heavy insulation, efficient lighting, etc. Natural daylight streams in through big, carefully sited windows, and masonry columns act as heat sinks. Etc Etc.
All in all, Hartford should be proud of this school.
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Yes, you can! :o) I dream of a world where all schools could be like this one!
Interesting post, Jack. Such a pity that all new buildings can't have this level of thought go into their design.
It sounds wonderful Jack and how fortunate you were to have a guided tour of the school by none other than the Principal - they have some great inovative programs in place - a school to be proud of.
Great post! very informative! And yes, you can be proud of this school!
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Very cool. Good for them, and for all of us. I love the second shot, nice reflections!
I wish... I wish we'd also find ways of keeping our old buildings and making them efficient...
Proud indeed. I want my grandkids to attend.
Very nice having a marine biologist and entomologist on staff for the youngsters. And, I love the idea of natural daylight streaming into the school. I wonder,though, what the ROI is on the energy aspects of the building.
Unthinkable here, you must be really proud of this kind of schools!
Very impressive! The country could use more schools like these.
This is inspiring. (My niece, who grew up in Hibbing, Minnesota, is now getting her Ph.D. in marine biology, so inspiration for such endeavors can originate in unlikely place.)
I just saw on the TV news a report about the snow storm in Hartford and the downed tree branches and power lines. I hope you are warm and with power.
Great post Jack! Wonderful link. Thanks.
Very impressive Jack, hopefully in the future more and more new schools and building will incorporate these environmentally friendly features. I guess the initial cost could be high, but the long term benefits so worth it. So you were 'teachers pet' for the day hey, hope you remembered to take an apple haha!
Impressive indeed! As a former teacher who has become so discouraged with the educational system in so many states, I'm overwhelmed with what your schools have accomplished! Fantastic. Terrific post for the day, Jack, and thanks for sharing such great information! I'm going to read the article now. Thanks for including it. Enjoy your day!
Sylvia
Lots going on here. Now, that's education!
Sound like a great school. I like that second shot!
Thanks for your photographs and blog, Jack. We are very proud of our school and programs. We are now accepting applications for students entering PreK age 3 through Grade 8. Please visit www.choiceeducation.org for more information.
Please call for more information or visit one of our many open houses.
Peter Dart
Principal
860-695-3760
It sounds amazing. One day perhaps all kids will have such an inspiring school to attend.
Hope you are not buried under unseasonal snow; stay warm and safe!
Amazing, Jack - thank you for featuring this school and telling us a bit about it!!
Being a science fiend I would have loved to have gone to a school like that. Loved the link Jack!
That's a really fascinating school. As a parent, I would be happy to have my children to go to a school like that.
Wow, this school sounds quite fantastic. I would love to see even a few of those features go into effect at our local elementary school.
Amazing school...They offer what all schools should.
I like that second shot Jack!
What a beautiful bunch of Koi!
Yes the school is amazing and a wonderful environment for our children.
I am employed there and feel very blessed to be a part of a great team!
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