These were just some of the questions posed by Ms. Jeri to her students this week, all to deepen their understanding of the natural and physical world. But these kinds of questions aren't just scientific ones; they are also profoundly humanistic, cutting to the core of how a meaningful education takes place and how we measure its effect on the dynamic young seeds in our charge.
Because just as soil, sun, and water furnish conditions for seeds to blossom as living organisms, we at NLS also know that students flourish in settings that are healthy, holistic, and empowering.
These past few weeks have offered countless examples of NLS students manifesting their brilliance and beauty, from 5th graders discussing the legacy of Haudenosaunee democracy in Ms. Dana’s class, to 7th graders producing tie-dye Tibetan prayer rugs in Ms. Caitlin’s class.
