Imagine that a child’s experience with language arts consists only of handwriting and keyboarding practice, vocabulary lessons, spelling lists, grammar rules, and phonics instruction. How boring and empty that would be! READ MORE »
The Deepwater Experiential Education Project is seeks young women (ages 13-16) from the Philadelphia area interested in partaking in character and confidence building wilderness canoe trips in the wilds of Ontario, Canada READ MORE »
In December, Miquon alumnus Janzen made his New York City Ballet’ debut with their production of “George Balanchine’s The
Nutcracker.” READ MORE »
With our first snowfall in the valley early last week and the children eagerly preparing their pieces for the winter assembly, I find myself reflecting on yet another wonderful and joyous fall at Miquon. READ MORE »
For the three year old Bill Kirber, play was simple: He was at Miquon—collecting crayfish in the creek, building dams and running in the woods. Naturally, as with any Miquon child, these things were all a part of daily life. READ MORE »
Play is the serious work of these children. The story drips with every element of play that Huizinga described many years ago, and we imagine ourselves living in that kind of learning bliss. READ MORE »
The Miquon School has been issued a challenge! If we can raise $25,000 in new and increased gifts to the 2013-2014 annual fund, a donor will match every dollar up to $25,000. READ MORE »
A beloved icon in Miquon history, Don Rasmussen passed away on Friday, October 18, 2013 in Berkeley, California. Don was the school’s longest serving head (1955-65). READ MORE »
Photo galleries. READ MORE »
Two retirements, a wedding, a baby, and a sabbatical. Changes are afoot in the Miquon staff next year! READ MORE »
