Whenver we build together, as did Houghton College and the Cuba-Rushford School, we take ownership of the curriculum together. It takes time to include genuine contributions from each participant, but as we begin to create a vibrant learning community where people pool gifts, talents, abilities, and interests to solve common problems, probe deeper issues, and add more enthusiasm for better results, we each grow from this process.
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