Civic, ethical and social-justice literacy

Several weeks ago, a WMS parent organized a volunteer event at the Food Bank of Delaware. Twenty members of the WMS community, including parents and children, signed up to fill boxes, sort food items and generally prepare food for distribution to the hungry in our community. As you may know, our school has a long-standing relationship with the Food Bank. We have participated in the DelawareCAN project in the past two years. Our 9-12 students led these projects by working to build a creative representation of canned goods to donate to the Food Bank. Collecting and donating food is a way in which our community can give back to the larger Delaware community. It is also a way in which our students, young though they may be, are able to learn about those whose lives may be different than their own. It is hands-on learning at its best. Continue reading →