Last Friday, we wrapped up Session One with an Exhibition on Authority and Truth – planned and led entirely by Middle Schoolers and Launchpadders.

The Exhibition had three main parts:

1.  Eight Authority and Truth stories, performed live by their authors;

2. Two Personal Learning Plan demonstrations; and

3.  The posting of the Contracts and Covenants drafted by our Middle School Eagles to form their tribe.

The Authority and Truth stories were original, lively, engaging and entertaining. The performances were even more impressive when you realize they were drafted, critiqued, revised and rehearsed without any help from adults.

The Personal Learning Plans exhibited by each Eagle showed the power of self directed learning, with Gifts, Passions, Best Work examples and a Badge Plan that will serve as a firm foundation for the rest of the year.

Most importantly, after a great deal of hard work, we now have our tribe formed, with solemn promises backed up by ironclad covenants.

Now it’s time for Eagles to take the studio and learning to an even higher level.