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The Currents

  • As we close out the 2024–2025 school year, I want to take a moment to reflect with deep gratitude and pride on all that we have accomplished together. This year has been a powerful example of our school’s commitment to a holistic definition of student achievement—one that combines academic excellence, strong character, and high-quality work.…

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  • Celebrating Learning, Leadership, and Community This week is bursting with excitement and pride for the Class of 2025. Our seniors have spent months diving deeply into topics they are passionate about, creating thoughtful and meaningful Graduation Passage projects that showcase both their learning and their impact. Many of these projects extend beyond the classroom, contributing…

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  • The Having of Wonderful Ideas: Teaching in EL Education schools fosters curiosity about the world by creating learning situations that provide something important to think about, time to experiment, and time to make sense of what is observed.

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  • The second semester is in full swing, and what a busy and inspiring few weeks it has been!

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  • As we close the first semester, I want to take a moment to celebrate the hard work and growth of our students. Yesterday, we emailed narrative report cards, which offer a detailed look at each student’s progress so far. I encourage families to take this opportunity to sit with your students and engage in an…

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  • As we approach the end of the first semester, I find myself reflecting on one of our core design principles: The Responsibility for Learning. At Four Rivers, learning is both a personal journey of discovery and a shared experience. Our students are encouraged to take ownership of their growth, both individually and collectively, as they…

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