When students talk about what they get from Watershed, they talk about real-world experiences that matter — and a supportive culture that helps them grow into who they are. Yes, our students are challenged academically, but what they truly walk away with is something deeper: a sense of identity, independence, purpose, and belonging. And it’s within that sense of belonging that the power of community comes to life.
What Happens When You Trust Young People With Real Problems?
Watershed Head of School Tim Breen, Ph.D., and Upper School Division Head Bridget Collins recently contributed a guest blog to the Getting Smart Collective, a leading voice in education innovation. In their piece, "What Happens When You Trust Young People with Real Problems?", they explore how Watershed empowers students through real-world challenges and authentic agency—highlighting how this approach fosters deeper learning, hope, and a sense of purpose.
Educator Amy Robbins, Ph.D. Expands Her Fulbright Journey to India
Middle school humanities educator Amy Robbins, PhD has completed another chapter in her Fulbright journey - this time to India! Amy, who spent the last year as a Fulbright Scholar through the esteemed Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program (TGC)—a yearlong professional development experience designed to help U.S. educators bring a global lens to their teaching, has just returned from her second adventure through this program!
Global Learning During a Pandemic
Watershed students reported lots of different ‘wins’ from this year’s G20 experience. Some were fascinated to learn how to think about climate change issues from a non-U.S. perspective, others developed lasting connections with kids from around the world, and some students viewed the experience as relevant to their future goals…
