Immersion and fluency
October 26, 2018
One at a time, each sixth-year student stands in front of their peers to present their Spanish project. The only language spoken in this classroom is Spanish. All questions and…
Jay ScheurleOctober 26, 2018
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Jay Scheurle
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From Oak Meadow parents: “hopes and dreams for our children”
October 19, 2018
Parents were seated at tables in small groups, deeply engaged in animated conversations. They were focused on one specific question, “what are your deepest aspirations for your child.” This was…
Jay ScheurleOctober 19, 2018
Growing up with math as a natural part of life
October 12, 2018
The early elementary students watched with wide eyes, transfixed by a large, concealed object at the front the classroom. They waited with anticipation and excitement. Their teacher had saved the…
Jay ScheurleOctober 12, 2018
The scientific method as a way of thinking and learning
October 5, 2018
Many of the great innovations of the last few decades came about through the application of the scientific method. GPS navigation, hybrid cars, advances in biomedicine and biomechanics. All of…
Jay ScheurleOctober 5, 2018
“Raising healthy children in a commercialized world”
September 28, 2018
This was the subject of a presentation at Oak Meadow School last night by Josh Golin, Executive Director of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood CCFC. Josh’s organization, based in…
Jay ScheurleSeptember 28, 2018
Building social-emotional intelligence in children
September 20, 2018
The thirty-foot-long balancing platform sat precariously in front of them, the whole length supported by one large, round cylinder underneath, just slightly off-center. Oak Meadow Middle School students looked nervously…
Jay ScheurleSeptember 20, 2018
Think bigger… and smaller
September 14, 2018
Upper elementary students are about to launch an intensive scientific exploration of biology, botany, habitats, and animals. How do you imagine the students would approach the introduction of these studies?…
Jay ScheurleSeptember 14, 2018
Learning rooted in self-discovery
September 7, 2018
Following the quiet summer break, the teachers and I were eager to have the students return this week. It brings a big smile to my face to once again be…
Jay ScheurleSeptember 7, 2018
