Friends School of Minnesota Blog

A Quaker school blog about progressive education.

Latrisha Chattin, Head of School

Latrisha Chattin was the head of school for the 2015-16 school year.

Environmental Education at FSMN: Walking in our Purpose

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Latrisha Chattin, Head of School

Environmental education at Friends School of Minnesota seeks to prepare students to become citizens and stewards of the earth. Whether on a week-long trip to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, a nature walk in the park, or collecting the school compost, environmental education is woven throughout FSMN’s K-8 experience. Here is some great news that demonstrates our community’s commitment to environmental education. Presenting FSMN Environmental Education Work Last month, members of.. Read More

People of Color Conference 2015

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Latrisha Chattin, Head of School

I attended the 2015 NAIS People of Color Conference in Tampa, Florida from December 2nd – 5th. I returned rejuvenated, honored, empowered, and inspired. It was great to be surrounded by the over 4300 faculty, administrators, and students of color from independent schools across the country. It was like one big family reunion with people giving hugs upon meeting you for the first time. Most of the sessions focused on addressing.. Read More