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Learners in Spark Studio spend 50% of their week playing outside, rain or shine. Studies show that, by contrast, conventional kindergarten classrooms are sacrificing the discovery and critical thinking skills that arise through play in favor of academics.
The Village School is a research-based, project-focused independent school. Instead of standardized tests that reward rote memorization of facts, our learning design nurtures each child's wonder, creativity, and innate desire to learn.
School should be a place where each child thrives, discovers
their passions, and finds their purpose. The Village School is a
research-based, project-focused independent school. Instead of
standardized tests that reward rote memorization of facts, our
learning design nurtures each child's wonder, creativity, and
innate desire to learn.
We place young people at the center of their education by
giving them agency in their learning. Guided by a team of talented
educators, committed families, and community mentors, Village
School learners are encouraged to discover, through hands-on and
real-world experiences, what they can individually contribute to
the world around them.
This comprehensive guide helps parents navigate the various teaching methods used in today's high school classrooms. By understanding these approaches, you'll be better equipped to support your teen's learning journey, communicate effectively with teachers, and create a complementary learning environment at home.
A musician's perspective on Social Emotional Learning reveals how this educational framework orchestrates success through five essential emotional competencies.
Use this roadmap as a set of talking points with your trusted mentors and professionals to start the private school of your dreams. You're not alone. Over the years, hundreds of folks like you have had the same dream. From Quintilian to Maria Montessori to Lucy Madeira Wing, visionary educators have established schools to teach according to their beliefs and methodologies.
