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Session 4 Reflections: Year 5 - Week 18 In Review
Session 4 Reflections: Year 5 - Week 18 In Review

We’ve come to the close of Session 4 and the first half of the 2022-2023 academic year. Read on for our reflections.

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Tyler ThigpenDecember 15, 2022
Flipping the script: Year 5 - Week 16 In Review
Flipping the script: Year 5 - Week 16 In Review

Our heroes are working hard to make big changes to be a better version of themselves inside and outside the Studio. Check out how!

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Tyler ThigpenDecember 9, 2022
Meet our business experts joining us to judge the Children's Business Fair!
Meet our business experts joining us to judge the Children's Business Fair!

It’s time for the annual Children’s Business Fair, and we’re thrilled to welcome four experts in entrepreneurship and business as our judges. Read on to learn more!

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Tyler ThigpenDecember 9, 2022
Session 4 Opens: Year 5 - Week 15 In Review
Session 4 Opens: Year 5 - Week 15 In Review

We’re taking a closer look at ourselves, the kinds of cultures we want to live in as learner and the kinds of cultures we want to create. We’re flipping the script in big and small ways!

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Tyler ThigpenDecember 2, 2022
Session 3 Comes to a Close: Year 5 - Week 14 In Review
Session 3 Comes to a Close: Year 5 - Week 14 In Review

Our third session closed with an Exhibition featuring a great group of financial experts and time honoring our grandparents. Read on for great stories from this week!

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Tyler ThigpenNovember 18, 2022
Meet our financial literacy Experts for Exhibition!
Meet our financial literacy Experts for Exhibition!

At The Forest School, we regularly invite experts into our Studios not only to share about the meaningful work they’re doing, but also so that they can give our learners feedback on their work. Through this process, our heroes increasingly learn…..

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Tyler ThigpenNovember 15, 2022
Space Travel, Reality Checks, and Homecoming: Year 5 - Week 13 In Review
Space Travel, Reality Checks, and Homecoming: Year 5 - Week 13 In Review

Our youngest heroes dream of “to infinity and beyond,” while financial realities keep our older heroes a little more grounded. Continue reading for more details about this week’s adventures!

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Tyler ThigpenNovember 11, 2022
Why learners struggling at school is a good thing, and what we can do about it at home.
Why learners struggling at school is a good thing, and what we can do about it at home.

“Productive struggle” is the process of effortful learning that develops grit and creativity. Is it hard? Yes. Is it too hard? No. It’s actually what learning is all about.


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Tyler ThigpenNovember 11, 2022
Budgeting, Planning for College, and Taxes: Year 5 - Week 12 In Review
Budgeting, Planning for College, and Taxes: Year 5 - Week 12 In Review

Heroes brave the challenges of budgeting and taxes while also exploring what steps are necessary to achieve their career goals. Plus, we’re looking forward to Spirit Week and our first Homecoming Dance! Read on for more info!

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Tyler ThigpenNovember 4, 2022
The Forest School Featured in MIT Podcast
The Forest School Featured in MIT Podcast

MIT podcast highlights The Forest School! Read more and listen to the conversation.

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Tyler ThigpenOctober 31, 2022
 Observations at home and on the road: Year 5 - Week 11 In Review
Observations at home and on the road: Year 5 - Week 11 In Review

We’re well into Session 3 now! How might you observe your hero in their natural environment? Learners progress on a school newspaper, and storytelling options abound for our High School Studio. Read on for all this and more!

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Tyler ThigpenOctober 28, 2022
October 28 Basketball Scrimmage and Spirit Night!
October 28 Basketball Scrimmage and Spirit Night!

Don’t miss this night of school spirit and celebration!

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Tyler ThigpenOctober 28, 2022
Money, money, money!: Session 3 Quests Focus on Financial Literacy
Money, money, money!: Session 3 Quests Focus on Financial Literacy

Here’s a sneak peek of our Quests for Session 3!

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Tyler ThigpenOctober 27, 2022
 Contract Signing!: Year 5 - Week 10 In Review
Contract Signing!: Year 5 - Week 10 In Review

Hello, Session 3! Check out this week’s review for news about Astronauts, Financial Literacy, Camp Southern Ground, Contract Signing, Civ, and more!

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Tyler ThigpenOctober 21, 2022
Announcing our Basketball Scrimmage and Trilith Spirit Night!
Announcing our Basketball Scrimmage and Trilith Spirit Night!

Exciting celebrations coming up!

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Tyler ThigpenOctober 21, 2022
Welcome new team members!
Welcome new team members!

We’re excited to welcome two new staff members in the roles of an Elementary Apprentice Guide and Administrative Assistant.

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Tyler ThigpenOctober 17, 2022
Community Helpers, Ice Cream, and More: Year 5 - Week 9 In Review
Community Helpers, Ice Cream, and More: Year 5 - Week 9 In Review

Hello, Session 3! Check out this week’s review for news about Astronauts, Financial Literacy, Camp Southern Ground, Contract Signing, Civ, and more!

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Tyler ThigpenOctober 6, 2022
 Where does your awareness come from?: Year 5 - Week 8 In Review
Where does your awareness come from?: Year 5 - Week 8 In Review

Week three of session two is a wrap!

This week brought some wonderful discoveries and amazing advice from world renowned experts that is sure to assist in making our upcoming exhibitions the best yet!

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Tyler ThigpenSeptember 30, 2022
Badge Flowers, Gelato, Apprenticeships and More! : Year 5 - Week 7 In Review
Badge Flowers, Gelato, Apprenticeships and More! : Year 5 - Week 7 In Review

Week two has flown by!

What have our learners discovered this week? Read on for details!

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Tyler ThigpenSeptember 23, 2022
How boring is school? And what really motivates?
How boring is school? And what really motivates?

It’s no secret that the longer children are in U.S. schools, the more bored they become. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Check out what motivates learners at Forest.

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Tyler ThigpenSeptember 18, 2022
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