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Esther O. Ohito
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  • Chicago, IL
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Kids and Democracy: The Brooklyn Free School

Started Jan 16, 2011 0 Replies

 Danielle H., a ChiUTEP student, shared this really fascinating tale episode of NPR's This American Life.  The whole she-bang is worth a listen, but of particular interest to me, given our NDSG 2011…Continue

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Emiliano Angel Guajardo and Esther O. Ohito are now friends
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Mar 15, 2011
Esther O. Ohito left a comment for Chris Janson
"Great chatting with you at NDSG. (As a side note, you inspired me to bring my old EPMD and A Tribe Called Quest tunes out of retirement :)  "
Mar 9, 2011
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"Hey Esther!   It was fun talking with you at NDSG. Hope all is well!   Chris"
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Feb 24, 2011
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Kids and Democracy: The Brooklyn Free School

 Danielle H., a ChiUTEP student, shared this really fascinating tale episode of NPR's This American Life.  The whole she-bang is worth a listen, but of particular interest to me, given our NDSG 2011 theme, is Act 3, which, focuses on The Brooklyn Free School.  Listen below (MP3 is attached.)  Details are below: PrologueHost Ira Glass plays clips from a documentary film called Please Vote for Me, which follows…See More
Jan 16, 2011
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Esther O. Ohito is attending Greta McHaney-Trice's event

North Dakota Study Group on Evaluation at University of St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein, Illinois, near Chicago

February 17, 2011 at 6pm to February 20, 2011 at 12pm
Teachers as Organizers, Professionals, & Artists - Creating Democracy In and Out of School is this year's theme. The conference brings Bob Peterson – teacher, writer, activist, organizer, editor of Rethinking Schools along with other educators from across the nation working in diverse educational communities to discuss and brainstorm effective ways to redirect education in America both in and outside the classroom.  See More
Jan 13, 2011
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Amy Millikan left a comment for Esther O. Ohito
"yay!"
Jan 12, 2011
Esther O. Ohito left a comment for Amy Millikan
"P.S: Don't forget to join the NDSG group now that you're a CLE member."
Jan 12, 2011
Esther O. Ohito left a comment for Amy Millikan
"Hi Amy!  I'm so glad you're here!  I can't wait to read your story, and your thoughts on others' stories."
Jan 12, 2011
Greta McHaney-Trice replied to Esther O. Ohito's discussion 'A Single Story' in the group North Dakota Study Group
"Esther,  This story is a gripping challenge to all who  view it.  I purposely chose to read it first and will go back to hear it later!  I immediately reviewed my time with students who brought aspects of their stories daily…"
Jan 12, 2011
Esther O. Ohito replied to Esther O. Ohito's discussion 'A Single Story' in the group North Dakota Study Group
"There so many reasons that this piece speaks to me--to who I am at my core.  Most relevant perhaps, at least within the context of NDSG, is the fact that it challenges the notion that there is a 'single story' of democracy."
Jan 11, 2011
Esther O. Ohito replied to sid massey's discussion 'Sidz Story: Making Room For Democracy' in the group North Dakota Study Group
"This is a great story, Sid.  Thanks for sharing :)"
Jan 11, 2011
Esther O. Ohito added a discussion to the group North Dakota Study Group
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A Single Story

 Friends, Let's explore storytelling as a tool for protest, resistance, and advocacy by listening to novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as she "tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice--and warns that if we hear only a single story...we risk a critical misunderstanding." (From the TED website.)  A transcript of her incredible talk can be found here:…See More
Jan 11, 2011
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North Dakota Study Group (NDSG)
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At 10:23am on March 4, 2011, Chris Janson said…

Hey Esther!

 

It was fun talking with you at NDSG. Hope all is well!

 

Chris

At 7:17pm on January 12, 2011, Amy Millikan said…
yay!
At 6:39am on December 22, 2010, Francisco Guajardo said…

esther,

love the pic.  thanks for what you've done as member of NDSG.

At 2:37pm on December 13, 2010, steve stapleton said…

Hi Esther,

Welcome to the Community Learning Exchange network site. We are pleased you have joined.  You may want to go to the "Groups" tab and then find the NDSG group and join it, so that you can stay connected to their work.  You are welcome to join any of the other groups as well.


We are very happy to have the North Dakota Study Group members connected with the Community Learning Exchange, please take a moment to look around at the other resources we have available, and add your voice to any of the discussion.  Please let me know if you have any questions or comments about the site.

 
 
 

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