Wildflower Schools - District of Columbia

12/25/2023

In the bustling Morrisania neighborhood of New York—a predominantly Black and Latino community—The Bronx Chrysalis Montessori School emerged through the dedication of Founding Teacher Leader Ayeisha Seawright-Moses. Ayeisha’s journey from a traditional pre-K educator in a large public school district to a Teacher Leader who autonomously designed and created a charter microschool nestled beside two other Wildflower charter sites is a testament to the power of community and the collaborative pursuit of accessible, impactful education for all children.

Read about The Bronx Chrysalis Montessori School and access the full Wildflower Seedlings class of 2022-23 in the link below or in bio.

https://wildflowerschools.org/blog/2023/12/05/celebrating-wildflower-seedlings-2022-23/

12/14/2022

Please join us tomorrow for the last Teacher Leader Stories event of the year. Register here and join us from your home or phone via zoom to learn more about the incredible journey's of Teacher Leaders who are designing liberatory microschools.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUscuGprj4oGtE5H1Ia5MwJyY2EZ7DG0xDI

❄JOIN US NEXT WEEK!
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Would you like to co-design and lead a Montessori micro-school with your community?
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Join us next Thursday as we host Veronica Vital from Cosmos Montessori and Eileen Fell from Clover Montessori. Cosmos is a public charter that is part of the Minnesota Wildflower Montessori School. It is a multicultural, Spanish and English bilingual program supporting language acquisition and cultural competency in children ages three through third grade. Clover is a primary program located in the heart of Mt. Airy, a socioeconomically and racially diverse neighborhood of Philadelphia. Clover uses a graduated tuition structure to make its high-quality Montessori program accessible. We look forward to seeing you at this storytelling event!

bit.ly/TLStoriesDecember

11/29/2022

Today is Giving Tuesday! Take time today to invest in educators, community leaders and parents who are designing liberatory, learning environments. Will you join the movement to create liberatory intimate learning environments across our city. Donate now and contribute to our collective goal of 500 supporters on Giving Tuesday!
https://donorbox.org/the-riverseed-school

10/25/2022

Join us in November to hear directly from Co-Founder and Teacher Leader Zani as she shares her school startup journey and the impact of designing a community embedded microschool East of the River. Register here to attend https://bit.ly/TLStoriesNovember

Wildflower Teacher Leader Stories series continues!

In November, we are featuring Zani from The Riverseed School, which opened its doors this fall as the first DC Public Charter School site, and Jeana from Azalea Montessori, a primary and elementary school in Ohio with an immersive nature-based program. Come listen, learn, connect, and ask questions directly to Zani and Jeana!


bit.ly/TLStoriesNovember

07/25/2022

Are you an educator dreaming of designing a liberatory school for students in your community? This zoom call is for you to join a movement of dreamers and social entrepreneurs who are seizing the moment to shape the future of education? Register at https://bit.ly/TLStoriesJuly and join us!

Are you ready to start the adventure of designing a teacher-led, community embedded micro Montessori school? Or perhaps you are simply curious to learn more about Wildflower from those who know it best - the incredible Teacher Leaders who have started and run their own Wildflower schools!

Join us this coming Thursday, July 28th, 6:30 EST as we continue our Teacher Leader Stories series with Amelia and Cara Beth!

We hope to see you there! Registration link below/ in bio ♥️

06/24/2022

Please join us at the MSJ Mid-Atlantic Unconference on the outdoor patio of Provost DC THIS Sunday at 2 pm. There will be food, fun and opportunities to re-connect with Montessori educators and leaders in the DMV. Family and friends are welcome. Please register to attend: https://tinyurl.com/4fy5j6s5

04/26/2022

Big news for the Founding Board and Staff of the DC Wildflower Public Charter Schools. Please join our zoom community meeting tomorrow for a conversation with our founding teachers, founding families, community partners, and neighbors as we explore our vision for communal education, how you can get involved, how we can support each other as freedom dreamers, and more! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-talk-with-the-riverseed-school-registration-326032621347

03/16/2022

Join us and hear from Teacher Leaders in Puerto Rico about their journey to design and open microschools in their community!

02/18/2022

Meet Founding Teacher Leaders next Thursday at our Open House and learn more about The Riverseed School. We will also host an in person playdate at The Fields of RFK on Sunday, February 27th from 2-4 p.m. You will have an opportunity to meet the founding team of The Riverseed School, connect with other families and receive enrollment support for Pre-K students on My School DC.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/enrollment-playdate-tickets-272211751677

02/05/2022

⭐️Happy Black History Month ⭐️

As we begin February, we know educators are working harder than ever to serve children and families as you all honor the legacy of countless Black leaders - past, present, and future.

Join us for an evening of storytelling, reflection, and learning with Wildflower Teacher Leaders, Renee Jolley + Lindsey Barnes.

Please spread the word to other educators in your network that want toopening a micro-school with their community!

Thursday, February 24th
6:30 PM EST | *Virtual Event*

Registration: https://bit.ly/TLStoriesFeb2022

⭐️Happy Black History Month ⭐️

As we begin February, we know educators are working harder than ever to serve children and families as you all honor the legacy of countless Black leaders - past, present, and future.

Many have reached out to us at Wildflower eager to learn more about the lived experience of Wildflower Teacher Leaders in designing and operating liberatory micro-schools with their communities.

Perhaps you are considering leading a Wildflower School as the next step in your journey too!



Join us for an evening of storytelling, reflection, and learning with Wildflower Teacher Leaders, Renee Jolley + Lindsey Barnes.

Please extend this invitation to other educators in your network that may have an interest in opening a micro-school with their community!



Thursday, February 24th
6:30 PM EST | *Virtual Event*

Registration: https://bit.ly/TLStoriesFeb2022

01/12/2022

Are you an educator who dreams about designing an intimate learning environment for students and families? Join us as Founding Teacher Leaders share their startup journey. With 45 microschools operating across the country, our school founders and their vision, tenacity and sense of community is what makes the Wildflower network of schools so unique. Come experience what we mean by liberatory and teacher-led school design. Register here: https://bit.ly/TLstories2022

Curious about starting a Wildflower School with your community? Bring your dreams, questions, and wonderings on Thursday, January 20th at 6:30 PM EST for an evening of storytelling with Wildflower Teacher Leaders 🌞

Thursday, January 20th
6:30 PM EST
*Virtual Event*
Registration: https://bit.ly/TLstories2022