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Dr. Jo Boaler Opens Minds
March 19, 2019The PSPA Authors & Lectures team recently brought Dr. Jo Boaler to campus to talk about maths. We intended to write “maths” because Dr. Boaler, who is British, refers to “math” as “maths.” Further, the “s” on “math” makes the subject expansive and full of possibilities and “expansive” and “full of possibilities” is exactly what..
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Everyone Represented: Advocating for More Inclusive Health Education
March 11, 2019“I applaud each of you for your courage to write me and for also embracing what we must all do to respect and care for each other. How can we do that? One way is doing just what you did—learn about the wide spectrum of gender as well as the facts about sex and sexual..
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Project Based Learning Comes to Life in 7th Grade Science
March 7, 2019Project based learning, a dynamic classroom approach in which students actively explore real-world problems and challenges and acquire a deeper knowledge about a subject, is one of many approaches that our classroom teachers use at Prospect Sierra. But what does project based learning actually look like in the classroom? And how specifically is it employed..
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Abby’s Corner
February 14, 2019It is common for parents to periodically ask me how the year is going. Depending on when you ask me, I might say incredible, busy, or exciting! Recently when asked this question, I shared my amazement at the ways that years of thoughtful work were helping us continue to lead by example in the larger educational landscape, doing what we believe to be best for students while also continuing to reflect, refine, and make changes that will ensure all students thrive.
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Bienvenido a los Estados Unidos
February 1, 2019We know that language learning takes a stronger hold in a student’s mind when it comes to life. Recently, our 8th graders had the opportunity to connect their Spanish language learning with real world events. Because students were discussing current events and the migrant caravan of families traveling to the U.S. from countries such as..
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Philanthropy Is an Act of Love
January 18, 2019When we think about philanthropy at Prospect Sierra, we look to the literal, original Greek translation of the word philanthropy which is the “love of humanity.” We believe that we are all philanthropists, from the youngest to the oldest members of our community. And as we observed Dr. King’s birthday and approach the National Day..
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Deepening Our Commitment to Professional Development at PoCC
December 14, 2018Every year the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) hosts its annual People of Color Conference (PoCC) for people of color who work in independent schools across the nation. This year’s conference was held in Nashville, Tennessee and was titled Equitable Schools, Inclusive Communities: Harmony, Discord, and the Notes In Between. 6400 people participated in..
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Abby’s Corner – Community, 21st Century Skills, and Parent Resources
November 8, 2018Building Community Well, it only took three years but finally Team Tapscott scored a win at the annual Panther Picnic Tapscott vs. Avis race! It certainly helped that I had the support of some of the Tapscott team, as Rachel and Luis helped bring it home for us! It was once again a super fun..
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2018 Prospect Sierra Summer Stories
September 12, 2018Ally Crump When my husband booked a private horseback tour through the Rocky National Park, I gracefully declined. Horses, while majestic, lack the brake and wheel required to keep my nervous system in check. Upon arriving at the ranch my fear of missing out rocked my anxiety’s scissors and I asked for the tamest,..
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Get Jazzed About Math!
September 11, 2018You may have heard a PS teacher talk about teaching math for conceptual understanding, and you may have wondered what that looks like in the classroom. You also may have wondered how that’s different from how you learned math. At Prospect Sierra, a deep, conceptual understanding of math means that a student understands the “why”..
