Innovating Education
New Program to Integrate Visual Arts in Reading and Writing Instruction at Near West
Near West Intergenerational School will host resident artist Megan Young through the Integrating Visual Arts in Reading and Writing Instruction program. This 18-week engagement will intertwine visual arts pedagogy with…
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Near West Intergenerational School Designated a Say Yes Cleveland School for the 2021-2022 School Year
Near West Intergenerational School is now a participating school in Say Yes to Education Cleveland, the local chapter of a national nonprofit working since 2019 to revitalize communities by helping…
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School Boards Launch Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force
The Intergenerational Schools are pleased to announce the formation of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force. This group is being assembled by the Intergenerational Schools Boards of Directors and…
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Volunteer Learning Partners Connect Virtually with Students
“Can you see me? Can you hear me? What book would you like to read today?” are some of the phrases we’ve heard as Learning Partners and students met together…
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Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten!
By practicing these skills, your child will be well-prepared to thrive and grow in kindergarten at the Intergens.
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Thrive and Grow at the Intergens
Why Our Students Thrive The Intergenerational Schools are an award-winning network of public charter schools in Cleveland that help children learn at their own pace in a diverse and supportive…
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The Characters We Root For
Out of Hand in the Best Way Near West teacher Sarah Tribuzzo knows that sometimes an adult’s role in transformative learning is getting out of the way of a good…
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The Art of Conversation
As The Intergenerational School’s art teacher, Mrs. Lowery uses art instruction to connect students to history, to their community and to their own creativity. When schools abruptly shut down in…
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Homecoming
Honor Floyd has always been an eager learner. Her mother Dennia noticed signs of kindergarten readiness when Honor was four, but her home school district had a firm policy on…
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2019-2020 Annual Report: Welcome Letter
The 2019 – 2020 school year was one for the history books. When we entered the buildings in the fall, we never would have imagined ending the school year learning…
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