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Lori Cohen – teacher of humanities, literature, writing, religion and philosophy – discusses how professional development has informed and continues to enhance her classes past, present and future. In particular, she speaks to her recent, NEH grant-funded course and the role it has played in shaping her upcoming new class at The Bay School. This …
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Anti-sexism activist and educator Jackson Katz talked with students, faculty and staff yesterday afternoon and parents, guardians and other members of the community last night. Thoroughly knowledgeable, remarkably personable and truly inspirational, Katz invited everyone to think critically about gender in the media and their lives. To begin his presentation, Katz explained his personal interest …
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Martin, co-captain with Alex, speaks to the state of the team and this year’s goals. On attitude… The team is generally more positive this year than it was last year. I feel there’s a little bit more in the way of tenacity among this year’s players. Goals… We have room to improve both relationally – …
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An Engineering and Design Update from Director of the Project Center Brad Niven Engineering Design 1 classes have started their first project: to design and build a truss bridge spanning 18 inches using dried spaghetti and hot glue. The bridge must weigh less than 250 grams and be at least 2 inches wide. Trusses are …
Anne Dickerson Lind, mother of freshman Oskar, introduced Lama Thogmed and Lama Lhundrop of the oldest Tibetan lineage tradition, the Buddhist tradition called “Nyingma,” which means “ancient.” She explained that they would be reciting in Tibetan the Guru Rinpoche blessing, also called “Padmasambhava,” which means “lotus born.” As Tim Johnson put it, our visitors were …
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