What we’re about
The Potter's House is a Pay-What-You-Can cafe & bookstore located in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC that exists to provide good food and community to all who cross its threshold, regardless of their means.
Since 1960, The Potter’s House has been a steady, welcoming presence in Adams Morgan, offering radical hospitality to all who walk through our doors. Our ethos revolves around the concept of paying it forward – every coffee and book purchase contributes to our organizational mission, and patrons can easily make additional donations to provide meals for those facing food insecurity. It’s with these funds and service mentality that the organization is able to serve more than 22,000 free meals per year to neighbors who might otherwise go hungry.
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See all- Learning Environment by Dr. Jared FoxThe Potter's House, Washington, DC
Join us for an author talk with Dr. Jared Fox to discuss his new book Learning Environment: Inspirational Actions, Approaches, and Stories from the Science Classroom, an award-winning environmental science teacher’s actionable roadmap for educators interested in making the world a classroom, even in the city.
About the book
Join New York City educator Dr. Jared Fox in—and out of—his classroom on an excursion that goes beyond books and lectures to reimagine teaching and learning. Through a blend of real-life examples and practical commentary, readers will see how Fox created localized learning opportunities for his students out of canoeing on the Bronx River, hiking in the Catskill Mountains, and other unconventional approaches.
Fox invites teachers to create dynamic, transformative educational opportunities by implementing experiential learning based in their own communities. With Fox’s heartfelt wisdom and practical know-how, readers will be empowered to reconsider and redefine what teaching and learning can and should be.Dr. Jared Fox is an award-winning educator and a former secondary science teacher, department chair, coach, mentor, and instructional leadership team member currently working as an independent education consultant at the intersection of science, the environment, and social justice. Other published works include his writing as a chapter author in From White Folks Who Teach in the Hood: Reflections on Race, Culture, and Identity, edited by Dr. Christopher Emdin and sam seidel; Learning Environment – The Substack; and a growing list of academic journals.
Additional information and opportunities to connect with Jared can be found at www.jaredfox.education.
