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Thriving through Transition
…DOLs and CLPs reside opportunities for discovery, to thrive and blossom as desert wildflowers. Paintbrush Flowers on the Oregon Desert Trail Sources https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-novel-perspective/201203/the-truth-about-transitions https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/test-anxiety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft9N2-CEPzc https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/generalized-anxiety-disorder/expert-answers/test-anxiety/faq-20058195 https://www.verywellmind.com/test-anxiety-3024422 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/envy/201909/the-emotional-transition-stable-life-change https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/exercising-to-relax…
JOB POSTING – Summer 2021 Alzar School River Squad
…were shown the nuts and bolts necessary to pull off a big float. Following the uncertainty of 2020, we are returning to the program in 2021. In an expansion of…
JOB POSTING: TEACHERS, TEACHING FELLOWS AND STAFF FOR 2020-2021
…or outdoor leaders that you know. The job postings include links to the online application. Laura Bechdel (lbechdel@alzar.org), our Director of Studies, will be the lead person on the search…
Exploring Parque Nacional Patagonia
…region is beginning to recover from grazing over the course of the previous century. For more information, check out the following sources: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2015/nov/02/parque-patagonia-chile-new-national-park https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/19/world/americas/patagonia-national-park-chile.html http://www.parquepatagonia.org/sp/index.htm http://www.tompkinsconservation.com/home.htm http://www.conaf.cl/parques/parque-nacional-torres-del-paine/ http://www.tierraspatagonicas.com/en/indigenous-peoples-of-patagonia-i/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/21/kingdom-mapuche-chile-patagonia-araucania…
Emendation Agriculture
…communities lacking access to fresh produce, free of charge. He already had some experience with hydroponics after building a prototype system in his attic before attending the Alzar School in…
Opt In Outdoors
Growing up in Wilmette, IL, Chase’s community has given her a very worry-free childhood and access to one of the most beautiful and pristine lakes in America. According to Pure…
Job Posting: Math Teacher for Spring 2021 and beyond
We are hiring! Due to increased enrollment, we are currently hiring an additional full-time teacher, that would teach in the Spring 2021 semester as well as 2021-2022 school year. This…
JOB POSTING: Teachers, Community & Experiential Advisors, and other staff FOR 2021-2022
…2021-2022 school year (school year starts in early August, with training for teachers starting in July). See the job description for teachers here. See the job description for Community &…
The Black Hole Chipmunks’ Major Leadership Experience: Flashback to Chile!
…challenge because she found an on-budget but reliable campsite described by another student as “a great campsite” through her extensive research and email contact with the owners of the campsite….
Visit from Joy
…what sparked her idea to bring a therapy dog to her school around exam time to help relieve student stress. Katie wanted this project to give students a break but…
The power of community: Supporting physically distanced learners
…the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text MHFA to 741741 to talk to a Crisis Text Line counselor. Sources https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2020/03/how-to-care-for-yourself-while-practicing-physical-distancing/ https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/coronavirus-practicing-wellness-while-you-stay-at-home https://blog.edx.org/tips-for-successful-online-learning/ https://www.nhcc.edu/student-resources/online-learning-d2l/tips-for-online-learning-success https://online.illinois.edu/articles/online-learning/item/2015/09/16/7-tips-for-online-success https://www.northeastern.edu/graduate/blog/tips-for-taking-online-classes/ https://elearningindustry.com/10-study-tips-for-online-learners-getting-the-most-out-of-your-elearning-course …