family/community mentorship

Whether you and/or your families can make it to Hack to School Night or not, everyone you know is an extension of our learning network. Any time they want to learn something from us or share an expertise with us they are welcome. 

This may be a new concept to you because high school traditionally emphasizes subject-by-subject specialization in closed classrooms.  You should know, however, that this practice isn't all that unusual in a world where collaboration and interdependence are essential factors for success.  For example, my daughter's elementary school just sent home this notice:

See you tonight!