Real Growth at Mirowitz
February 27, 2026
Dear Mirowitz Community, I want to pull up a chair with you for a moment. This week we received our winter NWEA MAP results. And before anyone tightens up at the word “test,” let me say this as clearly as I can: This is not...
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Come Walk These Halls With Us!
February 2, 2026
Dear Mirowitz Community, A love letter to our St. Louis Jewish community Listen—there are moments when a school needs to lean into its community and say, with full heart: we need you. Not just as supporters or cheerleaders, but as messengers. As amplifiers. As people who believe...
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Academic Excellent- Practice, Purpose and a Proudly Jewish Life
January 17, 2026
Dear Mirowitz Community, Excellence, as I have come to understand it over a lifetime in schools, is rarely about brilliance in a single moment. It is about practice. It is about intention. It is about showing up, again and again, with care, humility, and courage—one day better every day. I...
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E Pluribus Unum — Out of Many, One
November 17, 2025
In a recent blog post, I wrote that community isn’t a static idea; it’s a motion. It’s the daily rhythm of showing up for one another, even when it’s hard. It’s a teacher giving up prep time to support a colleague, a parent volunteering quietly behind...
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Keep the Learning Growing
May 12, 2025
Summer is a great time for kids to relax and recharge, and an opportunity to keep their minds active and learning strong. With creativity, you can turn everyday moments into meaningful (and fun!) learning experiences. Here are some engaging, family-friendly ways to keep your child’s...
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Mirowitz: Building a Sanctuary of Learning, Growth and Joy
February 24, 2025
In last week’s Torah portion, we learned about the law in its most clear sense. Moshe’s father-in-law, Yitro, tells him that it is lo tov—not good for him to lead the Israelites alone. The only other time the Torah uses the phrase lo tov is in the...
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Let’s Take a Walk Together
December 9, 2024
Over the years, I have often heard questions about our curriculum and how we determine what to teach. Many of us carry vivid memories of our elementary and middle school experiences, but the world is evolving at an unprecedented pace. As educators, it’s crucial that...
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Come for a Walk with Me!
September 16, 2024
Every day at Mirowitz is filled with positive energy. I am delighted to share some of what occurs daily at Mirowitz – from spelling to ping-pong, to math facts, Hebrew, and art – we have it all. Watch this video and come for a walk...
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More Than Just Learning… It’s Living!
September 3, 2024
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Every day at Mirowitz, we capture countless snapshots of students actively engaging in place-based learning—both in the classroom and on the playground. Here, education goes beyond the traditional, with students immersed in hands-on activities, guided by...
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Why Mirowitz?
August 19, 2024
Dear Mirowitz Families, As we embark on another exciting and engaging school year, our faculty and staff are filled with immense joy and anticipation welcoming your children into an environment where they are cherished, nurtured, and inspired. Our faculty and staff are not only committed...
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