Two students who write for Willow's student newspaper, The Willow Gazette, interviewed Ms. M, Willow's Lower School science teacher. Ms. M published her first book, Amelia and the Mysterious Woodpecker last year, and she's now published a second in the series, Amelia...
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Willow Awarded Living Building Certification
The Willow School has achieved the first Living Building certification in New Jersey from the International Living Future Institute. Willow’s Health, Wellness & Nutrition Center is now one of only 14 certified Living Buildings worldwide. At 20,000 square feet, the...
Willow Chosen as 2012 NJ Green Ribbon School
The New Jersey Department of Education is pleased to announce that the Green Ribbon Schools selection committee, comprised of the Department, the Educational Information and Resource Center (EIRC), New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA), New Jersey Association...
Joy, Wonder & Meaningful Learning: New Video!
Willow partnered with Information Matrix, an award-winning educational television series highlighting the evolution of education, medicine, science, technology and industry, to make a short video describing how today's traditional educational system is failing...
Willow Receives Green Cleaning Award
In November 2013, the Green Cleaning network and Healthy Schools Campaign awarded the Willow School Honorable Mention for their campus-wide cleaning program. Each year American School & University Magazine, The Green Cleaning Network, and the Healthy Schools...
Kindness Diaries Creator Leon Logothetis Speaks at Willow
Join us for a conversation with Leon Logothetis, the creator and host of The Kindness Diaries! Leon is an author, global adventurer, and philanthropist who inspires us all to embrace the power of human connection and live a meaningful life of kindness. Come hear his...
Feel the STEAM: Maple Sugaring at Willow
STEAM (the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) opportunities form naturally at The Willow School. During the late winter, maple sugaring affords such an opportunity. Students in multiple grades work together from late February to...
Just a Phase, or Something More Serious? 5 Signs It’s Time to Switch Schools
At some point, your kids will complain about school. How do you know if it’s a normal part of adolescence or something more serious? Willow educators weigh in on five signs that indicate it may be time for a change: SIGN 1: Your child consistently refuses or tries to...
Watch: How Your Child Benefits From Outdoor Learning
Francisco Ayala, Willow's Head of School, breaks down how outdoor learning works in Grades PreK-8, how it enhances your child's academic and social-emotional growth, and how Willow's unique program — from our campus to our curriculum — turns nature into the perfect...