A dance, in turn, might be set to the new song. HOT Schools celebrate and validate student writing at every opportunity. Town Meetings HOT Schools provide regular assemblies for the entire school community to celebrate children's work. During Town Meeting, children read their work, dance companies perform, the school recognizes artists and writers of the week, and science clubs do demonstrations, among numerous other activities. Democracy HOT Schools enjoy the presence of empowered student government.
Students propose, legislate and execute laws governing student behavior in the school.
Student governments are comprised of a President, House, Senate and Supreme Court. Empowered Parents HOT Schools actively involve parents in the process of their child's education. Parents work in the classroom, assist with or run ECHO sessions, and attend training sessions and conferences with teachers. The HOT Schools Program believes that learning as a life-long process includes educators. Communities of Teachers Learning provides a regular opportunity for teachers to discuss classroom issues, methods and curriculum in a supportive, voluntary peer environment.