Students in Pecatonica teacher Madeline Bartels’ senior English class recently completed an “Ed Talks” unit that combined skills in research, writing and public speaking. Pictured here are the students who were selected by their peers to present at the final event. They are, from left, Lukas Orloff, Cohlman Schlimgen, Scarlett Jacoby, Mazie Theorin, Chayse Hirsch, Kyssah Gann, Loretta Tisch and Rachel Underly.
They researched, presented their case and learned about public speaking – and it also gave them an even larger opportunity: To share real ideas to improve student experiences and outcomes in the Pecatonica School . . .