by Paul Freedman | Dec 8, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized
“It is through others that we become ourselves” ~ Lev Vygotsky Individual learning is embedded within a complex network of social relationships. Early 20th century psychologist Lev Vygotsky was among the first to recognize that learning occurs primarily through social...
by salm0nb3rry-s1t3 | Feb 7, 2018 | Blog, Uncategorized
originally written by Paul Freedman for Pangea, the literary journal of Spring Street International School I was excited to see the first issue of SSIS’ new literary journal. And even more excited by its title and all it implies. Pangea; the word is derived from the...
by Salmonberry Programs | Nov 12, 2017 | Blog, Uncategorized
The following post is written by Emmy Gran, the recipient of the Holistic Education Initiative’s 2017 Young Scholars award for outstanding research in the field of holistic education. Here she discusses her reflections on knowledge, truth, trust and Kindergarten....
by salm0nb3rry-s1t3 | Aug 27, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized
This is the setting out… Returning to the theme of courageous beginnings and the particular importance of celebrating beginnings at school, of which I wrote here previously, I am reminded now of what usually comes after beginnings, namely “middles.” Followed by...
by salm0nb3rry-s1t3 | Aug 14, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized
This is the setting out. The leaving of everything behind. Leaving the social milieu. The preconceptions. The definitions. The language. The Narrowed field of vision. The expectations. No longer expecting relationships, memories, words, or letters to mean what they...
by salm0nb3rry-s1t3 | Aug 14, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized
It’s been fifteen years since Salmonberry School opened its doors. That means it’s time to celebrate a crystal anniversary! And crystal seems to be an appropriate metaphor for the school at this stage of development. Crystal is a material with luster and sparkle. And...
