December 4, 2024
The Music Atelier at La Scuola
A special place in every Reggio Emilia school is the atelier. The Reggio Emilia curriculum allows students to further their inquiries with atelier subjects. The atelier is a laboratory of… Read more
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September 30, 2024
Embracing Change: La Scuola’s Journey with the New IB-PYP Transdisciplinary Themes
In the fall of 2023, La Scuola International School embraced an exciting opportunity to participate in the International Baccalaureate (IB) trial of new transdisciplinary theme descriptors for the Primary Years… Read more
July 7, 2024
The Environment is the Third Teacher! – Environmental Studies and the Garden at La Scuola
The Environment is the Third Teacher! The Reggio Emilia philosophy and approach to learning refers to the environment as a child’s third teacher. The La Scuola environmental studies and garden program… Read more
June 25, 2024
Benefits of the IB Program for Middle Schoolers
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is a globally-recognized curriculum that helps students form the skills they need for life. There are many benefits of the IB program for La Scuola… Read more
May 6, 2024
The Exciting World of Middle School Math at La Scuola
Welcome to Our World of Math! We’ll share how our middle schoolers explored mathematics earlier this year, from mastering numbers to unraveling the mysteries of algebra. A Unique Approach to… Read more
February 12, 2024
Community Connections: How Our Middle Schoolers Learn Across Subjects
In my first update to families at the beginning of the 2023-2024 academic year, I wrote about our efforts to build a positive community, which acts as the cornerstone of… Read more
December 18, 2023
Stories of Light / Storie di Luce in the Preschool Atelier
The greatest benefit of the ateliers for La Scuola International School students is that it provides them ample space to develop their ideas and become confident in tackling the unknown.… Read more
November 20, 2023
Combining Middle School Athletics With Lifelong Learning
Our middle school students participate in a variety of extracurricular activities that help them thrive outside the classroom and foster a sense of community. In this blog post we will… Read more
October 30, 2023
The Gift of an IB Education
I am writing to you having recently returned from the International Baccalaureate Global Conference in Dublin, Ireland, with much to share about my experience there. It is always inspiring to… Read more