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El Rio Schools plans a 21st century fusion of academics, mindfulness, and the arts & sciences for L.A. K-8 public school students. El Rio Schools will join the "LAUSD spring" with curriculum & instructional autonomy, empowered teachers, and a parent-friendly school climate.

Two Must-Read Articles

Posted: July 3rd, 2012 | Author: Julia_S | Filed under: Parenting | No Comments »

Spoiled Rotten by Elizabeth Kolbert in the New Yorker takes a harsh look at modern day, well-intentioned American parenting. Hmmm. . . .when did that become a verb, anyway?

Another blog in the New York Times, The Busy Trap reflects on the nature of our busy busy lives.

Two good reads, thanks Jeanette Neville for sending them.

What El Rio Schools values: Conscious, individual expression and personal initiative for the sake of social change that adds to life. The opinions expressed by the El Rio Schools founders and school blog authors are ours alone as individuals.

Collectively, we like Joseph Campbell's summary of what makes work worth doing: "Don't do anything that isn't play." We intend for our communications and connections to contribute to children's and our own well being and to serve social progress through the principles and values of Non-Violent Communication as described by Marshall Rosenberg.

We hold the same standard for comments on our blog posts and look forward to your thoughts and conversation starters!

Two Must-Read Articles

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