O Pioneers!

This early school is located in Pendleton, OR and I had a chance to peek through the window to remind myself of the "good old days". I loved seeing all the assignments written up on the board - self-directed learning had a different meaning in those days, but I guess there still remain many similarities. Those who can self-direct do tend to be more successful! This school was located on land donated to the school district by one of the early settlers who travelled over the Oregon Trail - a woman, of course! As I read the journals of some of those early travelling women, I continue to feel a debt of gratitude for all they gave to us - both men and women.