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Jeff Waugh's class teaches math, business, writing and social skills. a focus. They are learning inde- pendence through something that is very hands-on and memorable. They are learning the skills to be successful at work," says Waugh. "They also practice their writing skills by sending thank-you notes to all of their customers." Waugh says his district appreci- family relationships, gender roles and equality, peer relationships, and conflict resolution. (For more about the program, visit www.svfaces. org/educational-programs/camp- everytown-formerly-anytown.) "The possibilities are endless," says ates that he thinks outside the box. "I need the support of those around me to be successful, Waugh. "Right now, four companies are enough, but who knows what the future will bring?" a village to do the kind of work I do in special education. The difference between sitting with a stack of work- sheets and teaching students about money via social inter- actions where they are maintaining job respon- sibilities and selling items is tremendous." His next venture, the Flower Company, will have a community focus. Proceeds will support Camp Every- town, a program where Milpitas High School students experience group exercises about self-identity, racial, cultural and ethnic issues, " he said. "It takes Cow chip bingo Del Oro High School has found a way of turning cow chips into cash. Every October, Del Oro school cal education teacher at the school. "Then you find out who owns the square where the cow 'marked' and give away prizes." The event, sponsored by the Del Oro High School parents group in conjunction with school staff, raises about $20,000 each year, which helps fund the school's sports teams. "Each team sells tickets and receives a percentage of the profits," says Broyles, an Associated Teachers of Placer member. "Everybody walks up to the field Geoff Broyles officials in Loomis, located north of Sacramento, mark a field into one-yard squares that are "sold" to mem- bers of the school com- munity. On the night of the big football games, three cows are let loose on a field, usually at the start of the junior var- sity game, and are given until the beginning of the varsity game to "mark" the squares. "Everyone waits for them to poop," explains Geoff Broyles, a physi- and checks it out. It's kind of a carni- val atmosphere" with pop, popcorn and a barbecue, he adds. The event used to be held right on the football field until the school bought synthetic turf. Now it takes place in another field close by. "It's definitely one of the things that makes us unique compared to other schools in the area," says Broyles. "Nobody else does any- thing like it." April 2012 / www.cta.org 19 Companies Mock