IM classes connect online with sister city in Italy

Mar 03, 2025 150

Two classes at Iron Mountain Schools are taking part in a unique online cultural exchange with students in a school in Italy. On Wednesday, seventh grade students in Eric Penn’s social studies class had their third meeting with their counterparts in Iron Mountain’s sister city of Sassoferrato, Italy. The students in Italy all speak English.

North Elementary Principal Andy Mendini had approached Penn at the beginning of the school year to take part in the program. A third grade class taught by Summer Spencer is also taking part. From the animated voices of the small groups of seventh graders seated in the auditorium Wednesday, it appeared the students were enjoying the exchange.

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SOURCE: https://www.ironmountaindailynews.com

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