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Standardized test scores don’t determine success
We’ve adopted a test-optional admission policy
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Hybrid Learning: Classroom Setup Demo
The end of the school year is near, and we’re already planning for next year. While we don’t know what next school year will look like, we are looking into ways technology hardware and software will help bridge the gap between those on and off campus. This video shows one of a few devices we […]
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Milwaukee Montessori School: Getting Back to Work
Milwaukee Montessori School uses a “Layered-Defense Approach” to lower the risks of transmitting COVID-19 on School Grounds.
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Linden Waldorf School Plans for Re-entry 2020-2021
Here is communication that outlines the Linden Waldorf School Re-entry Taskforce plan for the 2020-2021 school year. It describes three options for returning to campus.
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Maintaining Community & Wellbeing with Gratitude Science
The need to strengthen community, wellbeing, and social-emotional skills has never been greater. The pandemic has heightened isolation and stress for students, educators, and families. Leadership Public Schools based in Oakland, California built a program to address the challenge. GiveThx (a nonprofit program) is an easy way to build relationships and wellbeing using gratitude science. […]
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PES Middle School Girls’ Sewing Service Project for Frontline Medical Workers
PES Middle School Girls completed a service project for frontline medical workers using new life skills learned during their devotion classes this year. They sewed buttons on 30+ headbands donated by Total Stockroom (Huntersville, NC) for medical workers to attach to their masks to avoid ear abrasions. Another PES student (and her mother) also made […]
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St. Luke’s Puts Community Needs at the Center
A group of students devoted to community service throughout the SLS community (Student Service Board) met in late March and realized that in the midst of our physical distancing a unifying effort would be important. Within minutes, the idea of a Virtual 5K took hold and the group ran with it. It was natural to […]
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PES Students Still Staying Connected for our Field Day & Spirit Week
PES students are still joyfully learning and staying connected, even for our annual Field Day and virtual Spirit Week! Check out this video of our students and families showing their PES pride and spirit by participating in some of the fun Field Day and Spirit Week activities together.
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Sharing Resources in a Meaningful and Manageable Way: “In the Spotlight…”
As we approached our transition to a distance learning model, one particular struggle arose out of the pressure to a) learn about new tools and methods and b) stay connected as a broader community of faculty and staff. Teachers in particular were feeling overwhelmed by both intentional sharing from administrators as well as spontaneous sharing […]
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Winning the Remote Learning Game (Without Losing Your Mind)™
The following series shares guidance for parents and teachers who might be struggling with the transition to remote learning. Dr. Kirk Wheeler, Head of School at St. Thomas School had the opportunity to participate in an interview for an online educational series titled, “Winning the Remote Learning Game (Without Losing Your Mind).” We want to […]
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Climate Is Health: Sessions 1-3
Putney Pre-College and Harvard C-CHANGE Educational Resources on Climate, Health, and COVID-19: This (free) five-part series explores the connections between climate change and public health. Meaningful and action-oriented, the content is designed to help teachers and students engage with these issues, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The series is aimed at high […]