Big Picture South Burlington

You’re invited: PBGR JUNE Workday!

Hannah — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:39:03 +0000

Please join us for another inspiring educator workday…

Thursday June 20, 2013
South Burlington High School, South Burlington, VT 9:00am-4:00pm

For more information or to register, click here.

Follow Leah and Olivia in Ghana!

Hannah — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:19:58 +0000

As many of you know, BP seniors Leah S. and Olivia P. jetted off to Ghana last week to discuss the meaning of happiness with young adults in the village of Hatsukope and paint a mural based on their discussions. … Continue reading →

Official Release of the Big Picture Documentary!

Hannah — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:03:15 +0000

…the official release of the Big Picture documentary!!

This short documentary began as a group internship project in the fall of 2011. Students set out to answer the question, “What is Big Picture?” They wanted to honor Big Picture’s philosophy of “one student at a time,” and thus chose to answer that question using the perspectives of different students. Over the 2011-2012 school year students traveled around New England interviewing students, advisors and mentors from various Big Picture Schools. They learned how to operate film equipment, conduct interviews, and edit footage. In the 2012-13 school year, BPSB student Sandra Burt spent much of her internship time working with Regional Educational Technology Network (RETN) to edit the countless hours of footage down to this short film. Thanks to all who made this film come together. Hope you enjoy!

Mark your calendars: Senior Thesis Project Exhibitions!

Hannah — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:24:14 +0000

Big Picture and College

Hannah — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:01:01 +0000

So many people approach us with the same question– how do colleges view Big Picture applicants? Big Picture’s Hannah V. decided to find out! Check out this cool video about Big Picture and college…

(for more information on Big Picture and College, click here)

Jason Cushner named 2013 Rowland Fellow!

Hannah — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:27:39 +0000

A big congratulations to Big Picture Program Coordinator, Jason Cushner, for being awarded the 2013 Rowland Fellowship!

Each year The Rowland Foundation selects a handful of visionary educators from around Vermont to facilitate change in their schools! Fellows receive $100,000 to research, develop, and implement innovative opportunities for positive change.

Jason will be working with teachers AND students at SBHS to create community-driven change! Stay tuned for updates. . .

Go Explore Week 2013!

Hannah — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:38:33 +0000

Check out this music video for NYC artist Tru Blu, produced by Diversity Studios and Big Pictures students and starring Big Picture students!!

A huge thank you to all of our Explore Week partners: Spark Arts, VSA Vermont, Sam Neagley, and Diversity Studios!

You’re invited: PBGR Workday Invitation!

Hannah — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:49:14 +0000

Please join us for an inspiring educator workday…

Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements: A Foundation for Authentic Learning

Thursday January 31, 2013
St. John Vianney Church South Burlington, VT 9:00am-4:00pm

For more information or to register, click here.

“Big Picture Saved My Life. Really.”

Hannah — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:53:17 +0000

“For as long as I can remember I was the kid in class who was never expected to succeed. Whatever the opposite of an honors student was, that was me.”

Big Picture senior John Dubie is an organizer for IDEA (Institute of Democratic Education in America). His blog post is featured on their website.

Read his story here.

Statewide Anti-Bullying Council Appoints BP Students, Justin and Leah!!

Hannah — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:36:47 +0000

“Education Commissioner Armando Vilaseca recently appointed three additional student representatives to the Harassment, Hazing, and Bullying Prevention Advisory Council. Two of the three are South Burlington (Big Picture) students Justin Lambert and Leah Soule…”

Read the complete story here! Congratulations Leah and Justin!!