Have you met Susan Harper? I had the great honor of interviewing a new teacher at Maharishi School, Susan Harper. Read this blog to get to know her and find out how she’s invigorating the Kindergarten through second grade program at our school! “Susan, can you tell us about your background in Montessori ?” I […]
Learning to command change Teens today can often be misunderstood. Their dialogues are quick to get emotionally charged and the older generation could describe them as complainers. I would not argue with that label at times, but, as with all characteristics, it has a flip side that can be embraced. We have to ask ourselves, […]
Pop Quiz Interested in learning more about a private boarding school in Iowa? Here are five questions and answers, that will introduce you to the world of Maharishi School! What will my child have to wear? Private schools tend to have dress codes. Most are fairly simple, but some require clothing with the school logo. […]
What is Shark Tank? Modeled after the popular TV show “Shark Tank,” five student finalists pitched their best creative ideas to a panel of expert entrepreneurial judges, competing for cash prizes, scholarships, and top business feedback. Maharishi International University held their own event called “Becoming A Big Fish: A Shark Tank-like Event,” featuring business feedback […]
Have you been wondering what our boarding students are doing this summer? Given the restrictions on gatherings of large groups, and considering the safety and protection of our boarding students, we’re still able to provide them a fun and active summertime experience! Read this blog to see how we’ve modified our summer schedule to suit […]
Interested in relocating to Fairfield? We understand that when it comes to your family, that safety and a good education are the most important things you will be looking for when you are ready to move. Sometimes city life just isn’t suiting the needs of your family anymore. That’s why we’ve put together some information […]
Looking for things to do with your kids this summer? Lynn Shirai, the Director of the Lower School, has provided a list of ideas that can appeal to everyone. Check it out! Outdoor Ideas Road Trip: Pack food and drinks, camping gear and head out to a spot away from it all where kids can […]
Maharishi School bids farewell to Class of 2020 FAIRFIELD, Iowa — Graduates at Maharishi School are getting three days to celebrate their commencement. Celebrations kicked off with a farewell ceremony Thursday night. “Graduating Class of 2020, let’s give ourselves a big round of applause,” Thu Tran said to her classmates Thursday. All 15 graduating seniors […]
Jessica Hawthorne-Castro to speak at 2020 Graduation Ceremony We are honored to have Maharishi School Alumni Jessica Hawthorne-Castro as our distinguished guest speaker for the 2020 graduation ceremony! We will be having an “outdoor (in person) – online” hybrid, using event our spacious courtyard to accommodate the 10 graduates who’ll still be here, while the […]
How can heroic narratives help teenagers? We can look at “the hero’s journey” as a framework for what we are collectively experiencing as a society today. Joseph Campbell is perhaps the world’s most renowned expert on mythology and advisor to the likes of George Lucas, who based Star Wars on this archetypal journey. As adults, we […]
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