Revolution School

"Simply put, reflective practice is a structured way to learn better, deeper, and faster. junabobbymd.com More on the art & science of looking back to look forward via the School of Though blog. https://schoolofthought.substack.com/

We've got a lot of work to do. A call to action for every parent, guardian, and elder who has the opportunity to influence the lives of young people. http://ow.ly/333X50D49CZ

Hello 2021! This week we welcomed students back to school and to the Future of Humans and Machines. Through this project lane, we'll examine the evolving dialogue between humans and machines and how it determines our future and the future of our planet.

A listening ear and words of encouragement are especially important for teens' mental health during this prolonged period of social isolation. Read more via KQED MindShift https://www.kqed.org//listen-and-connect-how-parents-can-s

How can technology help us live a more examined (empowered, equitable, joy-filled) life? Consider the entwined future of humans + machines (also the focus of our new project lane at Revolution School) via the School of Thought blog http://ow.ly/T7uu50D03vI

Empowerment leads us to ensuring students shift from being assessed to self-assessing, from answering questions to coming up with questions, from engaging in experiences to co-creating experiences. How Do We Go "Glocal"? https://schoolofthought.substack.com/

How do we create local impact that ripples into larger transformation? How do we go Glocal? https://schoolofthought.substack.com

If you’re interested in attending Revolution School but want to know more about navigating the admission process, we're here for you! Current 8th grade students and parents are invited to join us for an upcoming Application Information Day where we'll walk you through every step of the application process and answer all your questions. Join us for a lunchtime session (12:00 - 1:00) or an evening session (6:00 - 7:00). Application Information Days will be held on 10/28, 11/10, and 11/25. RSVP

Calling all 8th grade families! Rolling admissions for the 2020-2021 school year is now open. Visit our new virtual admissions page to learn more about the Revolution School difference, weekly online events, and to take your next step today! https://revolutionschool.org/admissions/virtual #placebasedlearning #rvltnschool #highschool #philadelphia

What if schools were more like communities, places where we could practice self-governance and cooperation as soon as our bodily independence allowed? - Lydia Hooper Check it out: The Education We’ve Been Waiting For http://ow.ly/N6iO50BIUyj

The results are in! As part of launch week activities and to kick-off our "Going Viral" project theme, we asked students which strand most interests them. It was hard to choose from such important issues! Check out their responses and comment with what interests you most! #rvltnschool #GoingViral #philly #highschool

We are offering project-based learning and outdoor classroom experiences in nature this fall! See how Revolution School can make a difference for your student by visiting our website www.revolutionschool.org #backtoschool #highschool #philly #placebasedlearning #students #nature

We are loving this natural beauty, gorgeous weather, and wide-open space our outdoor classroom provides. If you value J-oyous, E-mpowering, D-iverse, and I-ntegrated learning experiences, chances are you would, too! #JEDIvalues #placebasedlearning #rvltnschool

Our students returned to campus last week! On our first in-person day of school, students got a chance to unplug and get creative. So good to be safely back together! #rvltnschool #philly #inperson #backtoschool

Sunday School of Thought Weekend Wisdom Urgent Call To Transformation In Education https://schoolofthought.substack.com/

Burstiness is like the best moments in improv jazz. Someone plays a note, someone else jumps in with a harmony, and pretty soon, you have a collective sound that no one planned. Most groups never get to that point, but you know burstiness when you see it.... - Adam Grant. As part of our intro to the #GoingViral2020 project theme we looked at the "burstiness" of "starting movements". Derek Sievers’s (3 min.) TED Talk video provided plenty of education and inspiration for our inquiry. Check it out https://www.google.com/search

"We drove a whole bunch and learned about physics at the same time." This is what learning with JOY feels like! #rvltnschool #JEDIvalues #highschool #philly

#School Launch Week was loaded with JOY for the Revolution School community -- this week we're welcoming students back for our first in-person day and our first outdoor classroom experience! We've got this! #rvltnschool #highschool #philly