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Alumni Spotting at Inauguration!
Escuela alumni Rebecca Avitia had great seats for the inauguration! As the Chief of Staff in Washington, D.C., to Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Rebecca was one of the few people who got to be present at the Inauguration of 46th President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Rebecca called...read more
Getting to Know Escuela
Dear Escuela Community, Hoping you are enjoying a peaceful New Year filled with all the promises that new beginnings hold. Escuela is also embarking on just such a journey and we want to keep you regularly in the proverbial loop. I had the pleasure of touring the campus with my...read more
Why Should You Choose a Montessori Education for Your Child?
“The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn” – Maria Montessori. A Montessori school like Escuela del Sol might be described as an unconventional school, an alternative school, a hands-on school, a self-paced school, or even an exploration-based school. According to...read more
Community Altar and Portraits!
In October, students learned about drawing people and facial expressions. Then, they were invited to create portraits for the First Annual Community Altar! This collaboration between Escuela and the Harwood Art Center was installed outdoors on “The Roving Table,” an installation created by Women and Creativity in 2016. The effort...read more
Important News from the Board of Trustees
Dear Escuela Community- The Board of Trustees of Escuela del Sol has some important news to share. Our Executive Director, Ms. Friedje vanGils, has for some time now indicated her readiness to end her tenure of more than 30 years and find a successor to take over the leadership of...read more