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After spending her entire lower and middle school life navigating dyslexia and ADHD at Dawson, a resilient student graduates this year having transformed her deepest academic anxieties into self-belief, proving that a different learning path leads to an equally bright destination.

This podcast episode features Dawson alums reflecting on their transition to high school and how their Dawson education prepared them through a focus on critical thinking, whole-student development, experiential learning, and strong support systems that build confidence and adaptability.

After 18 years of extraordinary service, Krista Jacobsen bid farewell to Dawson to relocate with her family. As she enters this new chapter, she offers this closing letter to the School we share.

Resilience. Flexibility. Motivation. Confronting a challenge head-on. These are just some important self-efficacy traits embedded within our Insights curriculum to help prepare our students with the skills needed to grow as learners and individuals. And these skills aren’t just meant for the classroom setting; these are skills we all need to exercise in our everyday lives and the workplace. 

Language is an integral part of our daily lives and identity, and it is more important than ever that educators recognize, celebrate, and support multilingual learners in Early Childhood. As someone born and raised in the Phillippines, with English as their second language, one teacher deeply understands wanting to be fluent in English while celebrating – not losing – their home language. 

The field of education is constantly evolving with new research, teaching methodologies, and emerging technologies. It’s exciting and revolutionary, but how do teachers stay updated with the latest developments in their field to ensure their teaching practices remain current and effective? The answer is continuing education through enriching professional development.

As our society continues to change, the needs of our students also evolve. At Dawson, we invest time in listening for indicators that signal shifts in students’ experiences and in addressing their challenges. Our dedication to growth and adaptation reflects our commitment to lifelong, modern learning.

As a school that has belonging literally headlining its Core Values, our leaders are dedicated to ensuring it is not just a marketing buzzword.

Innovation means finding new and impactful ways to create meaningful learning opportunities so our students are prepared to untangle life’s challenges for a deeper purpose. Dawson pushes the thinking about the boundaries of education and strives for outcomes that make our community and the world a better place.

Along with brain development benefits, bike riding facilitates family connections and allows for time spent together without distractions. Not only are the physical and mental health advantages important, but perhaps even more valuable is the time spent away from technology.

Each Dawson student is one of a kind and just as our approach toward world readiness has evolved, it’s now time for the physical landscape of our campus to follow suit. 

In alignment with the Challenge Success philosophy, Dawson provides students and families with information and strategies to create a more balanced and academically fulfilling life for kids.

Dawson’s robust literacy program nurtures a love of reading and writing through an integrated, relevant curriculum aligned with The Science of Reading research and Being a Reader and Being a Writer programs.

The Early Childhood Butterfly Project is one incredible example of how Dawson delivers this inquiry-based approach to teaching new information and demonstrating how learning takes shape.

In a school committed to deeper learning, student empowerment in support of the educational journey is essential. By allowing students to take the driver’s seat in the conference model, they can authentically reflect on personal achievements and challenges.