They'll also maintain the landscaping, which they started this week. Yet the project is fun, says Cheryl Whitlock, joking that it's better than sitting in a classroom. Special education students have been using the greenhouse for years, Van Meter says. A previous teacher started the program and the students opted to continue it. This year they're taking an extra step through the landscaping project.
Students take pride in their work.
Some worry that other students might not respect what they've done, ruining flowers or leaving trash in the flower areas. On the other hand, some students might be interested in helping the group maintain the areas, Arer suggests. It's interesting doing this.