“There was no fitting into anyone else’s cubicle. You were given the freedom to learn at your own pace as long as your work got done, and however you learned best was what they would promote,” he says. READ MORE »
“Miquon was my world. Even as a child, I think I knew it was the perfect balance of independence and community at the same time,” says Matt. READ MORE »
For decades, Miquon has worked to disrupt one-dimensional representations of different cultures in society, especially negative stereotypes. READ MORE »
We believe that children can be upstanders and agents of change. Fostering respect for differences and developing the skills to challenge racism hate, and bigotry helps children to make positive contributions in the world. READ MORE »
For the Comeau family, the elementary years are the most important time. READ MORE »
Today Meswani teaches in Helsinki, where thematic education, rather than rote memorization, provides a Miquon-type experience. He remembers the ongoing excellence of the Miquon classroom work, along with the teachers, that made the most lasting impact. READ MORE »
This steward of the earth learned to respect and work with the environment as a kindergartener. Today, she’s deep in the work of preserving and improving Penn’s campus through ecological design, research, and planning. READ MORE »
After college graduation, Lesnick worked for several years for various nonprofits in New York City with an arts and culture and direct service focus. READ MORE »
A weeks-long project comprising the union of fine art and mathematics, shows how Miquon students have a rigorous academic experience through the authentic, deep exploration of topics. READ MORE »
The physical journey–the walking, the movement required to arrive at the art room, or any classroom on campus, really–opened up new spaces and new possibilities for students, Rebecca says. READ MORE »
