Friday, February 26, 2010

ICG Welcomes New Members at Annual Meeting

The Independent Curriculum officially welcomed nine new Founding Members at its annual meeting in San Francisco on Wednesday, February 24. Schools that have joined in 2009-2010 include Berkeley Carroll School, Cambridge School of Weston, Lick-Wilmerding High School, Park School of Baltimore, Poughkeepsie Day School, Riverdale Country School, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, Scarsdale High School, and Seacrest Country Day School.

The Independent Curriculum officially welcomed eight new Founding Members at its annual meeting in San Francisco on Wednesday, February 24. Schools that have joined in 2009-2010 include Berkeley Carroll School, Lick-Wilmerding High School, Park School of Baltimore, Poughkeepsie Day School, Riverdale Country School, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, Scarsdale High School, and Seacrest Country Day School.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

250 Attend Conference at Fieldston in New York City

More than 250 teachers and administrators attended ICG’s Re-Imagining High School conference at Fieldston School on Friday, January 15. We invite those interested in follow-up discussions to log on to our post-conference forums. A copy of the conference program and the list of conference attendees are posted there.  In response to numerous requests, we will soon share a copy of Scarsdale Principal John Klemme’s keynote remarks.  Thanks so much to all who attended!

More than 250 teachers and administrators attended ICG’s Re-Imagining High School conference at Fieldston School on Friday, January 15. We invite those interested in follow-up discussions to log on to our post-conference forums. A copy of the conference program and the list of conference attendees are posted there.  In response to numerous requests, we will soon share a copy of Scarsdale Principal John Klemme’s keynote remarks.  Thanks so much to all who attended!

Monday, December 14, 2009

Haverford President To Keynote Philadelphia Conference

Steve Emerson, President of Haverford College, will be the luncheon speaker at ICG’s conference at Westtown School on Thursday, January 28. Dr. Emerson will discuss new directions at Haverford as part of a broader re-assessment of undergraduate education and the high-school-to-college transition.

Steve Emerson, President of Haverford College, will be the luncheon speaker at ICG’s Re-Imagining High School Conference at Westtown School on Thursday, January 28. Dr. Emerson will discuss new directions at Haverford as part of a broader re-assessment of undergraduate education and the high-school-to-college transition.

ICG is also delighted to welcome Heather Hoerle, Vice President for Member Relations of the National Association of Independent Schools, who will examine the ideas and trends that are shaping the nation’s best schools.  K-12 education is on the cusp of exciting change, and Heather will share a big-picture perspective on where we are, and where we’re headed.

For the most up-to-date information on the program at Westtown, visit our Philadelphia conference page.

Tuesday, December 08, 2009

Podcast of UC Presentation on Admissions Now Available

Two podcasts from ICG’s conference on October 24 at the Urban School of San Francisco are available on Urban’s web site. Don Daves-Rougeaux, of the University of California’s Office of the President, and Miya Hayes, Assistant Director for School/University Partnerships at UC-Berkeley, discuss UC admissions procedures and how schools can work with the university when developing new advanced courses.

Two podcasts from ICG’s conference on October 24 at the Urban School of San Francisco are available on Urban’s web site. Don Daves-Rougeaux, of the University of California’s Office of the President, and Miya Hayes, Assistant Director for School/University Partnerships at UC-Berkeley, discuss UC admissions procedures and how schools can work with the university when developing new advanced courses. Don and Miya suggest that many issues arise from the manner in which courses are submitted rather than due to problems intrinsic to the courses. Also, Solomon Enos of Stanford University, Susan Lee of the Urban School, and Laura Ross of St. Stephen’s Episcopal School discuss “College Counseling Without AP”.

Sunday, November 01, 2009

Boston Conference Features Educators From Independent, Public Schools

Beaver Country Day School hosted about 40 educators at ICG’s Re-Imagining High School conference in Boston on Tuesday, October 27.  Sessions included “Real World as Classroom,” “How Schools Build Innovative Curriculum,” and “Re-Imagining the Senior Year: Projects and Capstone Experiences.”  In addition to participants from independent schools, the program included leading educators from area public schools such as Community Charter School of Cambridge, Fenway High School, and Francis Parker Charter Essential School. 

Beaver Country Day School hosted about 40 educators at ICG’s Re-Imagining High School conference in Boston on Tuesday, October 27.  Sessions included “Real World as Classroom,” “How Schools Build Innovative Curriculum,” and “Re-Imagining the Senior Year: Projects and Capstone Experiences.”  In addition to participants from independent schools, the program included leading educators from area public schools such as Community Charter School of Cambridge, Fenway High School, and Francis Parker Charter Essential School.  To see a copy of the conference program or participate in follow-up discussions, go to our conference forums.