Why a Curriculum is Counterproductive

All too often parents, educators, and even students ask us why we are so adamant about not offering any courses at SVS, and why we only teach in response to the students’ initiatives. They wonder why we don’t just offer … Continue reading
Author: 
Hanna Greenberg

Being Average is Not Normal

Cori, my oldest daughter and Kali, one of her close friends at SVS are having a good-humored debate about which one of them reads more books. This debate has been going on so long now that for Christmas their friends … Continue reading
Author: 
Foss Tighe

A Spa for the Soul

One of our particularly lovely and fascinating bankers was visiting recently. It was not her first time, but being here makes most people, if they are even a little bit open to the environment, feel very good. She said, “I … Continue reading
Author: 
Mimsy Sadofsky

Rainbow in the Snow: Another Fantastic Ski Experience at SVS

I myself am tired of my stories about SVS trips in general and of skiing trips in particular. But I just can’t help it! The truth probably is that what I see happening on trips happens all the time at … Continue reading
Author: 
Hanna Greenberg

Some Days Are Too Good to be True!

I can’t believe I even wrote such a sappy title. Me, the tell-it-like-it-is gal, who never exaggerates. But let me describe a bit of a very recent day. As I was walking down to school, on an absolutely perfect morning, … Continue reading
Author: 
Mimsy Sadofsky

Parenting an SVS Kid

What is it like growing up in a Sudbury School? What do the students end up doing? Continue reading
Author: 
Jean Leif

Whole Language, Phonics And Two Boys Learning To Read

How do students learn to read at a Sudbury School? David Greenberg shares his children's experience. Continue reading
Author: 
David Greenberg

Fifty Years, Front and Center!

Danny gives a brief summary of the reason SVS was founded and how exciting it is to be entering our 50th year! Continue reading
Author: 
Daniel Greenberg

The Many Levels of Gingerbread

Making gingerbread has been an SVS tradition for over 40 years! Continue reading
Author: 
Lauren Ligotti

Two Fall Hikes

Hanna describes two fall hikes and how she manages them. Continue reading
Author: 
Hanna Greenberg

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