Senior Learners

The performance at Watermill Center was a huge success. From beginning to end, the kids worked hard, collaborated with and supported one another, and immersed themselves in the artistic process with maturity and poise. During the question and answer period, the kids expressed their commitment to the project and appreciation for the opportunity to work with Lora and Bran in the beautiful Watermill Center. Upon completion of our residency, we relaunched our study of the First Amendment by watching The Post and All the President's Men. We are exploring the critical role of journalism in a democracy, as well as the ethical issues surrounding our involvement in the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal. To further enrich our study, we watched Bob Woodward's recent Ted Talk - What I Learned From Investigating Richard Nixon. The class will continue to explore this time in history with an eye towards the many connections between then and now. The kids are just about decided on topics for their immersive work on their Senior Learner Projects, and will begin their work upon returning after the break.