Because experts agree that the most important media skills are social and behavioral skills, in sixth grade the curriculum will be delivered through games, role-play, discussion, and debate. Cyber Civics classes will happen once a week. I will send regular updates with suggested activities that you can do together at home that will support what Continue reading.
Over the last few months, the third grade has been working hard on a small school newspaper. The class brainstormed topics of interest in our school, made lists of people who might know about these subjects, learned about the “5 Ws” (who, what, when, where, why), and used these questions to create lists of interview Continue reading.
Each year, eighth grade students work on a year-long project in which they explore an area of interest. The students work with a mentor who guides them into forming a passion project. Watch each eighth grade student’s presentation: Eighth Grade Projects & Resources: Exploring How BIPOC Owned Businesses Hold Up the Community Mateo Baker-Djele Continue reading.
If and when we each can take the time to pause and reflect on our past experiences and challenges, that view is often 20/20, vivid, or crystal clear! I have been most fortunate throughout this cultural crisis of a global pandemic to have the privilege of continuing with my three jobs. One is a guest Continue reading.
One of the hallmarks of a Waldorf high school education is the exploration of the arts. As our students develop into thinkers, leaders, and creators, we give them opportunities to experience many different kinds of art. Writing, painting, woodwork, working with clay, music, and performing—all of those enrich a creative sensibility and deepen and enliven Continue reading.
