February 3, 2025
Where We Are in Place and Time: A Letter to Our K-5 Parents
Carissimi genitori, I wish you all a very happy new year, and am looking forward to another year of learning and discovery in 2025! I wanted to start by sharing… Read more
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January 20, 2025
The Importance of Music and Sound In Early Childhood Development
Music and sound have always had a great importance in the growth and development of children beginning in early childhood. In fact, already in the womb, children begin their journey,… Read more
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
November 4, 2024
La Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo at La Scuola International School
During the week of October 14, La Scuola International School proudly celebrated La Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo with a series of enriching activities that immersed our students in… Read more
October 21, 2024
Groundbreaking of the New Mission Campus Building: The Beginning of a New Chapter in La Scuola’s History
It is with great excitement I share that construction has officially begun on the new building at our Mission Campus! This 18-month construction project will transform our current San Francisco… Read more
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
September 9, 2024
Italian Language Immersion – Why Do Language Immersion?
Growing up in the United States during the 80s and 90s, you didn’t hear much in the way of language immersion learning. Sure, you had foreign language classes by the… Read more
August 20, 2024
Embracing Relationships: A Reggio Emilia-Inspired Journey
As we embark on this exciting new school year, I am filled with enthusiasm. Our Reggio Emilia school is deeply rooted in the Reggio Emilia Approach®, which celebrates a high… Read more
August 5, 2024
The Design Atelier in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP)
In the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB-MYP) Design Atelier, the Design Cycle empowers students to be the protagonists of their learning journey, where failure serves as a valuable learning… Read more