“We live in a time that still threatens black lives…. As educators, we all must bear witness to this fact. We all must shine a light on the state of race relations with the goal of pushing us onward to our democratic ideals. We need to speak out for justice and teach for justice. To do otherwise would undermine our school missions and cheat our students. To do otherwise would be cowardice.”

By Lisa Anderson, Lower Elementary Teacher

In a world where we are often in a hurry and rush from place to place, it is nice to see people making time in their day for others. It is even more poignant when those people are six, seven, eight, and nine years old.

By Kalpu Shah, Upper Elementary Program Director and Specialists Program Director

“The science of Peace, were it to become a special discipline, would be the most noble of all, for the very life of humanity depends on it. So, also perhaps, does the question of whether our entire civilization evolves or disappears.” Dr. Maria Montessori

By Sabine Howe, Physical Education Specialist

Learning, thought, creativity, and intelligence don’t just come from the brain alone, but from the entire body. Movement combinations increase memory, order, and sequencing skills. Creating dances also increases self-esteem which is so very important to learning.

By Holly Dykes, Art Specialist

When your child brings home a piece of art, you might look and think what you see on paper is all there is. However, as with most things in art, the process behind those seemingly simple things is not so simple.