Go Outside! Nature-Based Schools in Atlanta
By Atlanta Parent Editorial . December 31, 2021 Playing in the creek, counting rocks, exploring…
Episode 2: DEI at High Meadows
Parent Education Series – Episode 2: DEI at High Meadows By: Danielle Wright https://youtu.be/bCS4bjc5UWo Watch the video…
Episode 1: Why Middle School Matters
Parent Education Series - Episode 1: Why Middle School MattersBy: Matt Nuttall & Anne Lovatt…
A Reflection on Yesterday's Events- Letter to our Community from HOS Lisa Baker
January 7, 2021 Dear High Meadows Community, I am writing to you as history unfolds. Yesterday afternoon…
How to Have Summer Fun While Learning, Despite the Pandemic
By Berry Brady for NorthFulton.com This summer will be different than usual. After the distance…
Roswell Students’ Lessons from Hatched Chicks, Like Life, Go On
By Arlinda Smith Broady, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Even in our world of fast food and high-speed…
High Meadows Names Lisa Baker as Head of School and Camp Beginning in the 2020-2021 School Year
From EastCobber.com High Meadows School, an independent, International Baccalaureate® (IB) school focused on child-centered education…
Roswell's High Meadows School Creates Song For Climate Action Project, A Global Effort Involving Students From Around the World
By Berry Brady for NorthFulton.com Students at High Meadows School in Roswell, GA are lending…
Transitioning from Summer to School
With just a few weeks left of summer, it’s time to start thinking about how…
Fourth and Fifth Grade Students Initiate Their Own Learning of Real-World Problems and Explore Solutions via Exhibition
Last week, our 4th and 5th graders completed their Exhibition unit. This six-week study is a…
High Meadows Appoints Bud Lichtenstein as Interim Head of School and Camp
By Berry Brady for NorthFulton.com High Meadows School is pleased to announce the appointment of Bud…
Kids Get a Kick Out of All-day Lessons in a Forest Classroom
By H.M. Cauley for AJC.com Many schools now feature gardens and outdoor classroom spaces, but when…
What Do Space, Bees, Chemistry, Egypt, Cars, and Volcanoes Have in Common?
Can you guess what Space, Bees, Chemistry, Egypt, Cars, and Vesuvius have in common? They…
What Does A Nature-Based School Look like?
A treasured part of the week for the Tie Dye Turtles Kindergarten/1st grade class is Forest Friday. That's…
High School Transition: Pearls of Wisdom Shared During Alumni Night
In late January, about 50 former students returned to High Meadows for Alumni Night which…
High Meadows Instilled in Me a Passion for Learning
You're likely to see the name ‘Charli Shapiro’ someday at the movies! Charli, a…
Learning Like to Think Like a Mathematician
When you were growing up, your math learning likely consisted of memorizing facts and practicing…
From Kindergarten to Eighth Grade – A Parent’s View of High Meadows Learning
Kelly and George Cave know the value of a High Meadows education. For the past…
"He’s Happy and Learning, So That Means We’re Happy!” – A Mom’s Perspective on Her Son’s Kindergarten Journey
When their son Edward was in preschool last year, Sarah and Drew Gibbons discussed what type…
The Best Private Schools Share Three Characteristics
Finding the private school that fits the needs of your child and your family requires…
Engaging, Connecting, and Being in Nature: Parents Share Why They Chose High Meadows
It's common to see students of all ages at High Meadows observing, measuring, discussing, and…
Authentic Assessments vs. Traditional Grades: How This Progressive School Measures Student Progress
In a progressive school like High Meadows, a child's progress is continually assessed vs. measured…
From Caterpillar Journeys to Social-Emotional Learning: Private School Preschool and Pre-K Life at High Meadows
At High Meadows, we have a private school preschool & pre-kindergarten program unlike any other:…
Private Middle School Debate Program: Building Students' Research and Presentation Skills
When students attend a private middle school, they are rewarded with the opportunity to dive…
High Meadows Middle School Programs: Teaching Both Life and Problem-Solving Skills
At the best private middle schools, programs are consciously designed to motivate kids personally and…
What’s in a Name? Charter and Private Schools Decoded
What’s in a Name? Charter School vs Private School Explained Choosing a school that’s the…
High Meadows School marches in Roswell Youth Day Parade
By Wendy Parker for East Cobb News Thanks to the High Meadows School for the…
Private Middle School 101: Factors to Consider When Touring Schools
This school year has just begun, but some families are looking ahead to next school…
Private Pre-K Versus Preschool: Things Parents Need to Know
You say ‘preschool,’ I say ‘pre-K’… is there really a difference between what an education…
How to Grow a Learner
By Margaret Jones, Associate Head of School When thinking about traditional educational practices in the…
Hand models, carnivorous plants, and other ways to gain STEAM
By Brenda Major and Lynn Williams for Innovate My School Brenda Major (pictured left) and…
Curiosity Fuels Student Engagement in School-Wide Study
By Kate McElvaney What do birds, rockets, Amelia Earhart, and Newton’s third law of motion…
Preparation Tips To Ease The Back To School Transition
This article originally appeared on Herald Newspapers. The weather’s hot and the pool still calls,…
A Private School Education Offers Many Benefits to Students
Lunchboxes are coming out of summer storage, school supplies are flooding stores, and new clothes…
Teaching Innovation Via Hands-on Learning and Exploration
Merriam-Webster defines innovation as 1. ‘the introduction of something new’ and 2. ‘a new idea, method or…
Considering a Private School near Marietta? High Meadows School Should Be on Your List
Looking for a private school near Marietta? Be sure to explore High Meadows School! While…
Incorporating Play-Based Learning into Private Kindergarten and Pre-K Classrooms
With all of the education options that exist for Atlanta families, what makes our Roswell…
From Learners to Leaders!
By Lori Kennedy, Jul. 3, 2018 An amazing thing happens when we expect students to…
Teacher Tips for Parents: Help Your Children Stay Sharp While Having Fun This Summer
This article originally appeared on Herald Newspapers. While summer is for rest and relaxation, it’s…
Three Students From Roswell's High Meadows School Win State Awards At Annual Library Of Congress National Competition
Every year tens of thousands of students across the nation send their letters to the…
WANTED: More Than a Few Good Men – Tackling the Gender Divide in Early Childhood Education
This article originally appeared in PEN, The Quarterly Journal of the Progressive Education Network. By…
High Meadows students tutor, mentor, befriend younger students
This article originally appeared on AJC.com. By H.M. Cauley Anne Lovatt was a student at…
High Meadows teachers selected for national educators’ workshop
By Wendy Parker This article originally appeared in the East Cobb News. High Meadows School…
Two High Meadows Teachers Accepted as 2 of 24 Faculty Nationwide to the National Institute of Progressive Education Network Program
ATLANTA/ROSWELL – Jan. 16, 2018 – High Meadows School is pleased to announce two of…
A teacher's guide: Using social justice topics in the classroom
This article was originally published in the International Baccalaureate Community Blog on January 22, 2018.…
High Meadows School making Green Strides
High Meadows School, an Independent, International Baccalaureate (IB) school focused on progressive education for students…
High Meadows Partners with Star House to Provide 'Secret Santa Shop' at Mimosa Elementary
The article originally appeared in The North Fulton Neighbor. By Lindsay Moscarello To give a…
There is no school like High Meadows.
The article originally appeared in The Aha! Connection. Each school day, our students learn through…
High Meadows School is One of Eight Georgia Schools to be Part of U.S. Education Department’s Green Strides Tour
ATLANTA/ROSWELL – Sept. 9, 2017 – High Meadows School, an independent, International Baccalaureate® (IB) school…
Multi-age learning: How it’s different and why that matters
By Jay Underwood & Margaret Jones The question isn’t what are we teaching our…
Involve your child in preparing healthy back to school meals
By Sarah Bobbitt Going back to school can be stressful enough and when you add…
How to Establish a ‘Back to School’ Mindset and Feel Prepared for the First Day
The article originally appeared in The North Fulton Herald By Margaret P. Jones The hazy,…
Teacher Rebecca Drage Awarded Fellowship for Columbia University Summer Program
ATLANTA/ROSWELL – May 30, 2017 – High Meadows School is pleased to announce one its…
Real-World Math Activities that are Perfect for Engaging Your Kids
By Margaret Pritchett Jones Margaret Pritchett Jones is the Associate Head of School and Lower…
A School Issue That’s Actually About Learning
This article originally appeared in Stamford Advocate By David Rafferty Our public schools are in…
Want to Learn Something New Every Day? Teach at High Meadows!
By Gail Albert, Prekindergarten Teacher Eight years ago, I began working at High Meadows. I…
High Meadows Provides Acceptance and Community for Middle Years Students
By Genna Fidati, 8th Grader I started at High Meadows five years ago, when I…
Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning at High Meadows School
The article originally appeared in Innovate My School. By Sue Amacker The practice of mindfulness…
A Journey Toward Mindfulness: How to Implement and Sustain This Practice Among Teachers, From Now Until the Last Day of School
By: Kate McElvaney, Sue Amacker "Mindfulness is paying attention to something, in a particular way,…
Watch a Roswell school's iPad band cover Tran-Siberian Orchestra
By: Becca J. G. Godwin A band of middle schoolers took to the radio to…
Wired for Play: What Kids Learn by Doing What Comes Naturally
By Emily Bacon, Prekindergarten Teacher When people ask me why I became a prekindergarten teacher,…
The Gift of a High Meadows Education
By Anna McConaghie, High Meadows Class of 2008 Anna attended High Meadows School from first…
Creating Friction to Fuel Scientific Inquiry
By Cari Newman and Jennifer Hannah, Fourth-Fifth Grade Teachers High Meadows teachers love the idea…
How to Grow a Learner
By Margaret Jones, Associate Head of School and Lower Years Principal When we think about…
Drawing On Success in the Visual Arts
By Brenda Major, Art Teacher Success in the visual arts is often judged solely by…
Collaboration and Community Create Success for Second and Third Graders
By Katie Huffner and Ensley Nesbitt, 2-3 Teachers When I reflect on my childhood education,…
Successful Self-Regulation in a Safe Space
By Emily Kleinberg and Elizabeth Swern, K-1 Teachers In the Kindergarten and First Grade Classroom,…
What Success Looks Like at High Meadows
By Kate McElvaney, Director of Educational Advancement and the Center for Progressive Learning How do…
Life with Gracie: Mindfulness: Learning to live in moment at school, at home
Lula Nicholson is 4, very charismatic with high energy and big emotion to match. She’s…
Meeting Children Where They Are: The Multiage Classroom
By Jay Underwood and Margaret Jones Ah, the one-room schoolhouse. Born of necessity in remote…
What does creative teaching mean to you?
Teaching outside the box while still ensuring students have grasped the necessary skills and knowledge…
Roswell's High Meadows head of school honored, Jay Underwood 1 of 20 to receive National Leadership Award
ROSWELL, Ga. — Jay Underwood, head of High Meadows School, has been awarded a fully-funded…
The Klingenstein Center for Independent School Leadership Awards Fellowship to Jay Underwood
ATLANTA/ROSWELL – August 5, 2016 –Jay Underwood, Head of High Meadows School, has been awarded…
Roswell Students Build on Learning Experience with Minecraft
By Erika Wells High Meadows School students in Roswell created a world of their own…
High Meadows Opens New Campus Building with Dedication Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting on May 19
Maintenance Facility Named in Honor of Neil M. Gibson, a Beloved Member of the School Community…
High Meadows program shares how to give kids a ‘voice in the classroom’
By Erika Wells The High Meadows School community in Roswell makes sure each day is…
Author and International Consultant Dr. Sandra J. Stone to Speak on the Benefits and Practices of Multiage Classrooms on Jan. 4 at High Meadows
ATLANTA/ROSWELL – High Meadows School, an independent, International Baccalaureate® (IB) school focused on progressive education…
Former Nike Creative Catalyst Kevin Carroll to Lead Community Speaker Series & Address Importance of Play & Creativity
High Meadows Center for Progressive Learning Will Host the Free Event on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at…
High Meadows Now Home to 80-Gallon Native Saltwater Tank
This Focus on Oceanic Environmental Education is a First Among Atlanta Schools ATLANTA/ROSWELL (Sept. 9,…
Integrating Wellness into the Education for Sustainability (EfS) Classroom
By Michelle Griffin, EfS Teacher Students arrive at my door, choose a seat on the…
Yoga Tuesdays: Supporting Staff Wellness
By Allison Stanley, Support Teacher & Yoga Instructor Students giggle with glee as they gather…
"Eat Your Vegetables!" How Gardening and Cooking Encourage Healthy Eating
By Sarah Bobbitt, Pre-K Teacher As a mother of two young daughters and a Prekindergarten…
