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Session 5: Year 5 - Week 20 In Review
Session 5: Year 5 - Week 20 In Review

This week has been full of experiences and expert knowledge. Read on for our reflections.

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Tyler ThigpenJanuary 20, 2023
What if learners were paleontologists, museum curators, and consultants?
What if learners were paleontologists, museum curators, and consultants?

Learners as paleontologists, museum curators, and consultants! Here’s a sneak peek of our Quests for Session 5!

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Tyler ThigpenJanuary 19, 2023
Session 5: Year 5 - Week 19 In Review
Session 5: Year 5 - Week 19 In Review

This week was off to a great start! From learning about dinosaurs to expert advice on cultivation. A lot of research and creativity magic was happening in our studios. Read on for our reflections.

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Tyler ThigpenJanuary 13, 2023
Session 5 Begins: Year 5 - Week 18 In Review
Session 5 Begins: Year 5 - Week 18 In Review

The new year has started, and so has a new session and quest! Read on for our reflections.

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Tyler ThigpenJanuary 6, 2023
Join us for an Open House in Feb 2023!
Join us for an Open House in Feb 2023!

The Forest School is excited to announce our Open House dates for 2023. Be sure to register your families’ place!

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Tyler ThigpenJanuary 6, 2023
Your taxes can make a difference for The Forest School!
Your taxes can make a difference for The Forest School!

Learn more about how your tax dollars can make a big impact at The Forest School!

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Tyler ThigpenDecember 21, 2022
Welcome new Guides!
Welcome new Guides!

We’re excited to welcome four new team members, including three Guides joining the Elementary Studio and a new Administrative Assistant. Read on to learn more!

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Tyler ThigpenDecember 16, 2022
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
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