by Jessica Taylor | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
The ritual of the End of School Year Transition May 18, 2021 This year, I’ve experienced what it means to be a parent and what it means to be an educator during a pandemic that has often put caregivers and schools at odds with one another. I’ve cried on the phone with...
by Phoenix Modern | May 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
It is with great honor that we continue to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage this month. We hope you will spend some time learning more about the rich heritage of the AAPI community in Phoenix and throughout the United States with some of the...
by Phoenix Modern | Aug 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
Due to the current spread of coronavirus cases in Arizona, we do not anticipate returning to in-person instruction until after fall break (August 17 – October 5). We are now able to offer a more robust, fully-remote learning program. As a team, we reflected on...
by Phoenix Modern | Jun 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
This week we have taken some time to observe, reflect, and learn. We are outraged by the inhumane killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Dion Johnson and many others, and the reminders of continued individual and systemic racism found in America. We,...
by Jessica Taylor | Apr 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
At Phoenix Modern, a significant portion of our weekly schedule is developed to quests: multi-week, interdisciplinary projects that culminate in a student-run exhibition. We approach our quest design using an “emergent curriculum approach.” An emergent curriculum is...
by Jessica Taylor | Mar 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
The act of “wondering” is, arguably, one of the most fundamental acts of being human. Ask a person to describe the innate qualities of a young child and you will undoubtedly hear the words “curiosity” or “wonder.” Infants explore their worlds with a sense of awe. They...
