Entries by Maharishi School

Consciousness-Based Education – We’re Different

February 1, 2018 in , , , , /by

Consciousness-Based Education Defined In the words of our Head of Schools, Dr. Richard Beall… “We can define consciousness very simply: How alert or awake are we, to our environment or ourselves? At Maharishi School, the foundation of our college preparatory program is optimal alertness. This isn’t a new idea. The Latin roots of “education” contain […]

Project-Based Learning

January 31, 2018 in , , , , /by

Project-Based Learning Project-based learning is at the core of the Maharishi School experience. Through project-based learning, students are inserted into our key principles: know yourself, think deeply, unleash your creativity, succeed. Daily Process Every day students are given 70 minutes to work on a passion project. They problem-solve, experiment, falter and keep striving. Through the […]

A Parent’s Perspective – We Fell in Love

January 30, 2018 in , , , , /by

A Parent’s Perspective We Fell in Love A little more than two years ago, our family moved to Fairfield, Iowa for our daughter to attend Maharishi School. There were many factors leading to this decision: the school itself is stunningly beautiful and the teachers are radiant, wise, and caring; project-based learning is a powerful way […]

Nut and Bolt – Our Robotics Team Competes

January 27, 2018 in , , , , /by

Nut and Bolt – Our Robotics Team Competes Competition: January 27th, 2018 Meet Our Team Nut and Bolt is a nine-person robotics team from Maharishi High School. The robotics team includes five twelfth grade students, three tenth grade students, and one ninth grade student who are all instructed and supervised by Mr. Jones. A Maharishi […]