On Fri, 13 Jan 1995 06:08:00 -0800 (PST),
rich jones  <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
 
>We are 75% of the way to creating a museum-based charter school in which
nature studies and community service would be major components of the
curriculum.  We would like to make contact with others who are exploring
this area, to share pitfalls and opportunities and on-line brainstorming
and support.<
 
Rich,
 
        You might check with the Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa,
FL regarding their programs. They have a HeadStart school on the grounds,
are installing a branch library in their building expansion, and will have
a magnet school across the street from them specializing ins cience
education. The director is Wit Ostrenko and they can be reached at (813)
987-6300.
 
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