Field Learning 2015 - a letter from our Headmaster
Posted on 6.21.15 by Ba Luvmour
Among the touching moments at last night’s BRIDGE parent meeting was the observation by several parents of the unity and support among all the Summa students during the two weeks of Field Learning. This unity is a testament to the commitment to Emotional Intelligence by students and staff.… Read More >
Summa Academy, Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia
Posted on 4.23.15 by Amber Kara
A Comparison Table: Summa Academy, Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia
For over 30 years Summa’s holistic child development approach, Natural Learning Relationships, has been used by schools of all types (including many Waldorf and Montessori schools), parents, and social service agencies… Read More >
Summa’s Playscape: The All-Natural Playground
Posted on 4.16.15 by Amber Kara
MetroParent/PDX Kids Calendar recently released an article titled, The All-Natural Playground.
“Natural playgrounds,” the article states, “long popular in Europe, are popping up all over the United States and the Portland metro area is at the forefront of this back-to-nature movement.”
… Read More >How Love Grows in Children
Posted on 2.13.15 by Amber Kara
When my first child was born, I cried. I cried because it hurt (!), but I also cried because my heart was so full to bursting with awe and love. It was a love that I had never felt before. I felt raw and open, soft and powerful, in awe of this little being who had until moments before been a… Read More >
Love Through a Child’s Eyes
Posted on 2.5.15 by Amber Kara
I have the great good fortune to live next door to my grandchildren. We play, travel, learn, and are often together. Recently 5-year-old Naomi and I were in the midst of an exciting game of her design. Abruptly she changed the rules. While I knew that rules and 5-year-old children don’t… Read More >
How Market-Speak Undermines Wisdom in Education
Posted on 1.30.15 by Ba Luvmour
From the desk of our Headmaster Mr. Luvmour
As I type “wbr” into my computer the words “wisdom-based relationship” appear. I entered the shorthand into autocorrect 27 years ago. Since then I, along with my wife Josette, have been creating and administering programs for schools,… Read More >
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