Working In The Middle School: A Short Story

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Tim Stephenson was your typical small town, high school student. One day his shop teacher, Mr. Lane, gave an open ended assignment in which the students were to bring the materials from home to build something using the available class tools for woodworking, metallurgy, etc. This assignment was after they proved a certain amount of proficiency with the skill. Tim decided that his family farm could use a new gate for one of its pastures. He began to sketch what he called “the most beautiful gate” on a piece of paper with metal wagon wheels and wrought iron accents. “Do you have the materials to build this gate?” asked Mr. Lane. “Oh yes, Mr. Lane.” he nervously replied. He did not. “Okay Tim, I’ll be by in the morning with the truck and trailer to pick you and the materials up.” Tim agreed but had a sinking feeling inside. He knew it was going to be a long night. Near his farm was an old cemetery with all the iron he would need to build his gate. “No one will miss the metal if I take it from the back side of that ol’ graveyard. Heck, …show more content…

That valuable partnership still exists today. Many other partnerships have since been established that all focus on helping students gain valuable technical skills. As EAST evolved, a wide range technology has become part of its model. EAST puts cutting-edge, industry standard technology in the hands of students. However, the technologies are just a small part of EAST. In EAST, as the students empower others they empower themselves. It all started from an idea that kids are capable of amazing things if you give them the opportunity and they are intrinsically motivating. Technical skills are gained in EAST but in working with the community, soft skills are developed. More importantly, the students develop and/or strengthen the passion of helping

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