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It’s not just what you learn but how.
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Spotlight
Northwest School Community Joins Global Climate Strike
Over four hundred Northwest School students and faculty joined the youth-led international movement to march in the Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20, gathering at Cal Anderson Park and continuing on to City Hall.
The Science of Observing Organisms
The entire 10th grade class began their studies in biology by observing organisms at the Seattle Aquarium, on Monday, Sept. 16.
Faculty Attends Summer Intensive at Columbia University
Many of our faculty spend the summer gaining new knowledge and perspectives to bring back to the classroom. Humanities teacher Gianna Craig is one example. Read more about her summer learning experience here.
Northwest School Hosts Community Discussion on Stormwater Runoff
The Northwest School partnered with Seattle 2030 District and the King County Wastewater Treatment Division to host a community event discussing water conservation and stormwater runoff in Capitol Hill on Thursday, Aug. 8.
Faculty Engage with National and World Organizations
Through recent awards, grants, fellowships, and invitations, several Northwest School faculty members are engaged with organizations that support action in the areas of global learning, environmental sustainability, and social justice. All three areas are foundational to a Northwest School education.
Faculty Member Named World Affairs Council Fellow
Northwest School Assistant Head of School Meg Goldner Rabinowitz was recently named a World Affairs Council (WAC) Fellow.
Faculty Engage in Anti-Racism Work
Four Northwest School faculty attended the Critical Analysis of Race in Learning and Education (CARLE) Institute for a week in New York City, July 8-12, 2019. The faculty members attended through exceptional professional development grants from The Northwest School.
Humanities Teacher Named Fulbright Specialist
Eighth grade Humanities teacher Jeff Blair has been named a Fulbright Specialist by the United States Department of State.
Northwest School Named 2019 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School
The award honors schools for their innovative efforts to address three elements: reducing overall environmental footprint, improving health and wellness in community, and offering effective environmental and sustainability education opportunities.
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