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Woodland
Join us Saturday, November 3 from 2-4pm for an Admissions Open House for Early Childhood - Grade 4.
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Tanya Spishak
Dr. Jane Goodall visited Woodland School on Wednesday, September 12. 2018. Dr. Goodall spent time with Woodland first grade students and presented to the Woodland Community.
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Marja Brandon
Woodland School is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to the Woodland School Board of Trustees, Keith Randall and Zvi Weiss. Their leadership and expertise will be tremendous assets as Woodland sets the course for the future.
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Meena Tahiliani
There are a number of dynamic and interactive ways to support math ability over the summer!
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Abigail Kirigin
In this post we feature a few of our many wonderful 8th grade Capstone Projects for 2018.
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NAIS Member Voices Podcast
In our latest episode, Marja Brandon, head of school at Woodland School (CA), shares stories about her Quaker upbringing, growing up with learning differences, and overcoming adversity. Go to our Member Voices page to download this episode and related resources.
Problem Solvers: Woodland School Places Third in State The Almanac | July 7, 2017
Fifth Grader Qualifies for International Competition
Barbara Wood | Almanac | June 6, 2017
Students at Woodland Share Advice on Creating Lasting Impact in the World
NAIS Inspiration Lab | June 2, 2017
Read Letters Written by First-Grade Students to Donald Trump | New York Magazine's The Cut | November 11, 2016
“Finding a better way” fuels educator Marja Brandon, the new head of Woodland School
Linda Hubbard Gulker | InMenlo | September 22, 2016
Marja Brandon is Woodland new Head of School
Barbara Wood | Almanac | August 31, 2016
Woodland School Capstone Inspires Students to Be Changemakers
NAIS Inspiration Lab | May 20, 2016
Woodland School student selected to perform at Carnegie Hall
InMenlo | April 25, 2016
Woodland School Fourth-Grade Students Create "The Living Museum"
NAIS Inspiration Lab | April 14, 2016
Woodland School problem-solving teams are winners
Barbara Wood | Almanac | April 4, 2016
A Global Education for our Global Community
CATDC Blog | April 4, 2016
Woodland School 'problem solving' teams compete on state level
Barbara Wood | Almanac | March 30, 2016
Menlo Park: Library brings back popular, hands-on Science Night
Kevin Kelly | Mercury News | March 30, 2016
Woodland School in Portola Valley "Future Problem Solvers" Team Qualifies for State Competitions
Palo Alto Patch | March 10, 2016
The House System brings together students across grade levels at Woodland School in Portola Valley, CA
NAIS Inspiration Lab | February 18, 2016
Woodland School appoints three new members to the Board of Trustees
Mountain View Patch | January 15, 2016
Woodland School graduates 21
The Almanac | July 17, 2015
Cool School: Portola Valley's Woodland
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