SPEAK at East Montpelier Elementary
Over 8 weeks and as part of a special project with the Grade 6 class at East Montpelier Elementary, Johannes Wheeldon partnered with Kathyrn Christy to work with students to learn about debate, dialogue and, respectful conversations. The group chose to debate school start times for middle and high school students, after considering a number of topics including lowering the voting age and net neutrality. In a spirited debate one group of debaters demonstrated the science behin