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iD’s 10-Year Milestones: Fortune 500 Design Briefs, New Faculty & Sustained Growth
Mount Vernon's Innovation Diploma (iD) program, now in its tenth year, continues to evolve, refining its content, workflows, and processes. As we approach the tenth anniversary milestone this January, the current mod boasts an impressive slate of 7 corporate partnerships. We had the privilege of catching up with Krista Fancher, the Director of...
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The Magic Tree House Book Club – A Student Designed Class
Last March, outside of the Lower School Maker space, the seeds of innovation were sown when Madelyn S. and Blake R. shared their vision with Molly Hudson, Director of Lower School. Their idea was simple yet powerful, to create a book club for kids that would make...
Meet Two of the Nation’s Most Innovative Teachers
Picture this: Just on the cusp of a brand-new school year, two extraordinary Mount Vernon educators, Amanda Exley Lower and Cari Barocas, embarked on a thrilling five-day journey of innovation. Their destination? The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI. But this wasn't...
Convocation 2023 – Guiding Mantras for the Years Ahead
The echoes of Convocation last Friday still reverberate, a blend of musical performances, profound insights, and transformative ideas have left an indelible mark on our hearts and minds. This year's convocation was not just an event; it was the start of a new journey...
Impact Readiness in the Middle School
An Interview with the Designers of the Impact Design Lab"Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think." - Albert EinsteinWe sat down for an insightful conversation with the three educational designers innovating the way students learn...
Summer Break 23: A Recap
Summer may have seemed tranquil driving by 510 and 471 Mount Vernon Hwy, but behind the scenes faculty and staff were hard at work. Let's take a look at some of the exciting announcements and happenings that took place during the break.The Dewey Schools in Vietnam -...
Frontier Arts Day: Exploring Student Inquiry
Mount Vernon’s youngest learners had a special day filled with creativity, exploration, and fun during Frontier Arts Day. PK2 - PK5 students engaged in various arts-related activities outside on the Frontier, the School's natural playground. Shay Jones, Director of...
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