What if K12 learners actually made the rules at their school? This week, our heroes participated in our annual Contract Signing Ceremony. A public commitment to uphold promises they themselves created about how they want to treat one another and engage in learning over the course of the year.
Read MoreIs a politician made or born? Does someone choose to seek political power, or are they called into leadership by others? What is the most compelling vision for the future of our country?
Read MoreEvery learner at the Forest School is on their very own Hero’s Journey, and one of the biggest challenges faced on that journey is stepping into the unknown. This week heroes began to dissect policies that we face in our nation. They researched what those policies…
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce our moderators for four upcoming mock presidential debates.
Read MoreElementary heroes studied the life and work of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through videos that transported them back to the 1950’s, socratic discussions, and a storytelling assignment that made connections between their heroes journey to that of Dr. King. Our youngest heroes realized that…
Read MoreThe Forest School is happy to announce two new Staff members! Rebecca Ferguson is our new Administrator and Apprentice Guide and Kristen Epps is our college intern!
Read MoreQuests are real-world projects to master 21st-century skills. Usually lasting four- to six-weeks, each Quest includes a series of challenges bound by a compelling narrative and is designed to deliver 21st century skills while simultaneously incorporating traditional topics like science, social studies, and history.
Read MoreQuests are real-world projects to master 21st-century skills. Usually lasting four- to six-weeks, each Quest includes a series of challenges bound by a compelling narrative and is designed to deliver 21st century skills while simultaneously incorporating traditional topics like science, social studies, and history.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that Austin & Fantasia McGuffie are our PE Guides at The Forest School for the 2020-2021 school year!
Read MoreAs a child I remember my mom pulling out a map and highlighting our vacation route. As time marched on, MapQuest became the new, easier guidance that allowed us to plug in a destination and print the directions out. Now we all have smart phones with built in navigation that allows us to get from point A to B…
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce that Shelly Brown will be Art Guide at The Forest School for the 2020-2021 school year! As Art Guide, Shelly will play a crucial role in three—Spark, elementary, and middle school—Studios, guiding learners to express themselves and learn art techniques through hands on projects.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that Mela Geipel will be our new Assistant Spark Guide at The Forest School next year!
Read MoreWe're thrilled to share that after great discussion, brainstorming, and feedback from learners, parents, and Guides, we have "landed the plane" on an overarching question for The Forest School's second year. The 2020-2021 overarching question will be...
Read MorePlease join us on Saturday, May 30th, 2020 for the first ever Commencement ceremony for The Forest School…
Read MoreWe are proud and excited to announce that Mimi Tin will give the Commencement address at our first ever graduation on May 30th, 2020.
Read MoreQuests are real-world projects to master 21st-century skills. Usually lasting four- to six-weeks, each Quest includes a series of challenges bound by a compelling narrative and is designed to deliver 21st century skills while simultaneously incorporating traditional topics like science, social studies, and history.
Read MoreWe are excited to share that Mary Norman will serve as Opportunity Director for our scholarship program. She will help families and friends of The Forest School understand how they can help other families *at no cost* through the GA tax credit program!
Read MoreWe think COVID-19 is revealing the future present learner—who sets her own goals, leverages the latest e-learning tech, works as well remotely as in person, and takes 100% control of her learning. Read more at www.selfdirect.school
Read MoreIt is Monday morning, and eight year old Aliyah can’t wait to get to school. She says goodbye to her mom and dad, walks down her driveway, crosses the street, and makes her way down the gravel road to school. After she gives a round of high fives…
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