September 14, 2022

On the Importance of Questions

September 14, 2022

At Watershed, we believe in the power of questions. We believe that the ability to make a positive impact on the future relies less on having the most answers, and more on being able to ask (and pursue) the most interesting questions.

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April 11, 2022

Traverse

What Is the Future of Professional Development?

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April 11, 2022

Traverse

The best conferences mimic the type of learning that research shows is best for our students: offering hands-on experiences, learning from people that are doing the work in the real world.

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January 6, 2022

Message from the Head

On Looking To the Future

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January 6, 2022

Message from the Head

Head of School, Tim Breen writes, “…this makes it even more difficult to step back, to reflect on the bigger picture. Yet, that step back, that reflection, is vital to charting a strong path forward.”

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September 23, 2021

Message from the Head, Academics

35 Billion Hours

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September 23, 2021

Message from the Head, Academics

We aim to do more. Because it’s good for our communities. And because it’s better for our students -- better engagement, better skill development, more enduring understandings, and a deeper commitment to the common good.

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September 1, 2021

Message from the Head

On Backpacking and Community Building

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September 1, 2021

Message from the Head

Every year I get to go out for a night with one of the orientation backpacking groups. I truly look forward to it each time. This year was no exception.

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March 12, 2021

Message from the Head

The Third Purpose of Independent Schools

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March 12, 2021

Message from the Head

I appreciate the clarity of this article and accept the challenge to articulate and live toward a purpose that goes beyond “advancing the interests of those who already have privilege.” Watershed is a school that was founded with just such a purpose…

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January 22, 2021

Message from the Head

"...To Take on the World's Greatest Challenges."

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January 22, 2021

Message from the Head

Today I want to share a few thoughts about the last phrase of our mission statement. It is a bold commitment — preparing students to take on the world’s greatest challenges — for it acknowledges both an uncomfortable truth, and a hopeful commitment.

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September 24, 2020

Message from the Head

Justice Ginsburg and a Challenge for Education Today

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September 24, 2020

Message from the Head

I have been moved by the tributes following the recent death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Whether you agreed with her court opinions or not, there was so much to admire about Justice Ginsburg.

On the Importance of Questions

What Is the Future of Professional Development?

On Looking To the Future

35 Billion Hours

On Backpacking and Community Building

The Third Purpose of Independent Schools

"...To Take on the World's Greatest Challenges."

Justice Ginsburg and a Challenge for Education Today

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Boulder, Co 80301