Watching my kids thrive in this environment has been incredible. I sometimes wonder where we’d be if we hadn’t found Watershed - or if a school like this didn’t exist.
Tim Breen writes, “It's been exciting in the last few years to see other educational institutions exploring a move away from the conventional curriculum toward a focus on deep dive, real-world learning…”
Emily writes, “For me, I felt like our world had fallen into pieces, almost like we were in a thunderstorm that wouldn’t end, and Covid was the lightning that struck people down one by one.”
Sienna writes in her Author’s Note, ‘In the spring of 2022 I performed in the show Pippin with a musical theater company in Boulder, CO. However, as we continued to rehearse…”
This Halloween-themed podcast interview with Watershed educator, Jeff Osgood, will not disappoint! Listen to Jeff’s reflections on the intersection of life, death, work, and art…and so much more.
After nearly seven years of working toward this day, Watershed’s Board of Trustees is thrilled to announce that the school has purchased a building of its own! Same Watershed, new location- coming in 2024-2025…read more here!
What does the journey to great work in a class feel like? Hear from one student about their experience of curiosity, reflection, revision, and skills development in one of their classes in this video clip!
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.
“During a time marked by record employee shortages, we were able to attract talented and committed individuals who I believe will experience long-time personal and professional success in the industry,” said Noah, “that feels good.”
Over the past two years, Watershed has experienced high demand for enrollment. We have 112 students enrolled for the 2022-2023 academic year -- the largest student body in Watershed’s history!
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.
“Sleeping on the floor of community centers, traveling via four-seater prop planes, balancing on a sledge pulled by a snow machine, and standing in -40° temps for a few hours in the middle of the night…”