Blue Sky School

We are excited to share this article written by  Helen Daniels , published in Queen's University's Faculty of Education magazine, Knowledge Forum. The theme of "Education and the Public Good" means so much to us. We are on a mission to improve education for all. Our experimental prototype is a space to test progressive ideas in learning, as a model for a new system. Article is on page 6 of Knowledge Forum, fall 2018 . Blue Sky School: This Learning centre is on a Learning Journey by Helen Daniels It is a typical morning this spring day at Blue Sky School: students trickle in, greet each other amicably, and quietly gather around a large table in the middle of the open classroom. Each grabs a Chromebook to complete the daily “how do you feel” survey and then they begin planning their day and digging into independent projects. A coach is available to support them as they work. One student is practicing her keyboarding, one  dancing in the Health Lab...

(image source) “What! Oregano? Really?” This was my exact reaction when I found out that small, commonly-found-in-pasta plant, oregano was the cure to one of the biggest aspects of climate change, the evil, treacherous, methane packed cow burps and farts! Apparently, if you only mix three percent of oregano into the cows feed then it is supposed to reduce the methane by thirty-two percent! Additionally, the amazing plant is also rumoured to increase the prevention of getting disease in cows! The plant is also known to grow very fast and in any condition. This plant is truly a miracle worker! Researchers at Aarhus University believe that adding oregano to a cow's diet would alter the balance of bacteria in their digestive systems and reduce the amount of methane released. Source When I heard this, I knew there were only a few more tasks we had to do if we really wanted this experiment a reality! Now this is my call to action! We have a methane detector, we are growi...