Why do we focus on experiential learning and student choice in education? AFS Director of Experiential Learning Adena Dershowitz reflects on the way that student choice can transform an educational experience from an externally imposed process to one in which the student engages wholeheartedly in the work of learning.
Read The StoryHow can we honor our differences and leverage them for the greater good of our community? AFS Director of Equity, Justice and Engagement Mikael Yisrael considers the importance of dignity in a school and how we can take the first steps to developing a culture of dignity by making sure we're looking at our culture through the right lens.
Read The StoryWhat does it look like to ask our students to pause and think? AFS Director of Student Wellbeing and Support Dan Taboada reflects on the question: "What deserves our attention?" In the digital age, students are often overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information and arguments approaching them from all directions. Questions of digital literacy and discernment are coming to the forefront—and schools like AFS are developing resources to start these key conversations.
Read The Story“AFS fosters so much confidence, creativity and curiosity in my children that I couldn’t imagine a more meaningful environment.”
“AFS helped me to challenge myself and to understand what college courses feel like. I had the space to push myself, with an active support system.”
“When we were looking for a school for our older son, we decided to try AFS for one year. Now 14 years later both our sons are thriving. ”
“I can't quite believe my good fortune to have found a school that suits our family so well: AFS truly lives out our values about education”
“We love AFS because not only does the school embrace our daughters, with their differences, interests and passions, but because the school embraces...”
