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Written by  Ann Cohen
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Quarters A: Home of The Sustainability Workshop Quarters A: Home of The Sustainability Workshop

After 13 years of building cars in an after-school program at West Philadelphia High’s Auto Academy, the EVX Team is moving its base of operation. On September 6, 2011, The Sustainability Workshop (Workshop) opens at The Navy Yard in South Philadelphia. The Workshop has enrolled 30 Philadelphia public high school seniors for a year-long program that will operate in partnership with Drexel University, the School District of Philadelphia and the Greater Philadelphia Innovation Cluster (GPIC). Simon Hauger, the EVX Team Director, will head-up this innovative pilot program.

The Workshop takes the core elements of EVX - real projects, hands-on learning, and close collaboration among teachers and students - and places them at the center of the school day. Utilizing this innovative educational approach, there is no limit to what students can accomplish.

The Sustainability Workshop will be housed in Quarters A in The Navy Yard’s historic district. Quarters A is unique three story building located just inside the gates of The Navy Yard. It also has its own garage, which will allow us to continue the work of the EVX Team, which will continue as an after-school program.

The student body at the Workshop is made up primarily of students from Furness and South Philadelphia High Schools. Three West Philadelphia Auto Academy students will also be attending. To read more about The Sustainability Workshop, click the link below.

 

 

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  • Comment Link Mat Weller Friday, 14 October 2011 13:25 posted by Mat Weller

    Can you afford to hire on an old dog to teach him some new tricks? This is so cool that even though I know nothing about cars, if I didn't have a family to support, I would drop everything, move to a dumpster behind your shop and sweep your floors just to be close to something so world-changing.

    Please don't stop, don't slow down, just keep charging on ahead because the work you're doing is so important and the story that goes with it is beautiful icing on the cake.

    Change the world! YOU can, and it's never been more needed.

  • Comment Link Sharon Newman Ehrlich Sunday, 11 September 2011 03:20 posted by Sharon Newman Ehrlich

    Simon Hauger is an example of a teacher who has gone that extra 2000 miles for students. Not only the students he teaches, but for the studentds all over the world who deserve this type of education. May his model catch on throughout the globe and education finally meet the needs of ALL students.
    Thank you Simon for all of your tireless, hard work...I know it has been a long, challenging road...But I know it is finally worth it!!! ALL the BEST to you and your team!!!

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