Gratitude is Humbling

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Helping children to build the muscle of gratitude can also aid in a sense of humility – when we can see how interdependent we are on others for everything we have, everything we are, from the most basic level.

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NYC Visit

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This month I traveled to New York City, meeting with alumni and longtime Oak Grove donors. Seeing how our alumni carry Oak Grove into the world, I am reminded of the deep roots our school has nurtured over fifty years.

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Happy 50th Birthday, Oak Grove!

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What began 50 years ago, with just a few children and teachers sitting cross-legged in the grass, has blossomed into a vibrant, thriving community.

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VC Star Article: Supporting Children to Build the Struggle Muscle

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Solving problems is how children build competence – both in the classroom and in life. The aim of a healthy life is not to eliminate hardship but to develop the skills and inner resources to meet it.

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An Oasis?

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Certainly, this is a place where the children are seen and known, a place where adults and children ask meaningful questions together and individually without the limits of an answer. But is this an oasis?

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Letting Kids Fail

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Failure is not separate from learning. When a child fails, something essential happens – which we see if we are attentive. In this world of comparison, failure can turn into shame. We live in a culture that idolizes success and recoils at failure. This conditioning can seep into how we raise and educate our children.

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A Sense of Presence

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What does it mean to be fully present? Is it possible to be here in this moment with you and not be distracted by my “to-do” lists or the ever-emerging messages piercing notifications through my many devices and platforms?

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Learning is Alive

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Our teachers make space to demonstrate curiosity, make mistakes, and explore the world of knowledge alongside our students.

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The Least of These

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The teachings of Dr. King and Krishnamurti are a powerful call to recognize that we are one world, bound by a shared destiny.

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