by MUSE Global | Feb 20, 2019 | Sustainability
It’s a timeless scene etched into the minds of film lovers across the world — the red carpet at the Oscars — a breathtaking display of Hollywood’s brightest talent wearing ensembles designed by fashion’s biggest names. It’s a visual spectacle. It’s also a platform for...
by MUSE Global | Feb 8, 2019 | Academics
The popular model of education that has come to dominate American schools is overly focused on testing. Constant measurement of test scores against standardized results has overwhelmed the student experience – grades are understood to be the only result that matters....
by MUSE Global | Feb 1, 2019 | Academics
Change is constant in nearly every aspect of our world, from technology to the economy and job market – even the weather isn’t the same as a few years ago. We expect schools to teach our children the skills they’ll need to succeed in a fast-paced world, but one of the...
by MUSE Global | Jan 30, 2019 | Blog
The educational approach of MUSE Schools is supported by five core concepts. These five pillars of MUSE schools guide our teachers and inspire our students in their journey to explore, engage with, and succeed in the world. Passion Based Learning Rather than dictating...
by MUSE Global | Jan 25, 2019 | Blog
The year is done, and with December and the treat-filled holiday season behind us, it’s a time when many of us are thinking about ways we can improve ourselves and our communities in the year ahead. While eating better and getting more exercise will always be the most...
by MUSE Global | Dec 22, 2018 | Blog
Serves 3 This Cranberry Dip is delicious with savory baked French fries but it also makes a delicious spread for sandwiches or wraps. For the Cranberry Aioli 1 cup dried cranberries½ cup water¼ tsp. orange zest½ cup Veganaise In a small sauce pan, simmer the...
by MUSE Global | Oct 29, 2018 | Blog
Studies have shown over the past few decades that high quality early childhood programs show a major impact on a child’s future educational life and outcome. In this 21st century of climate uncertainty, political uncertainty and world uncertainty, a new approach to...
by MUSE Global | Jul 26, 2018 | Blog
Back in 2012, when we began the mission of shifting MUSE’s lunch program to a plant based format, we were met with a fair amount of opposition. There were concerns over how our students were going to get enough protein, calcium and other essential nutrients. Would...
by MUSE Global | Jul 12, 2018 | Blog
After a few days in “the city,” I headed upstate, familiar territory for me! It’s a four-hour drive to Ithaca College (where I taught Literature for over a decade), a small but not too small school: approximately 6,000 undergrads, with particularly notable reputations...
by MUSE Global | Jun 29, 2018 | Blog
Attending college in an urban environment offers vigorous cultural life, excellent internship opportunities, and access to all kinds of communities (beyond other 18 to 22 year-old college students.) It also requires learning the ins and outs of public transportation,...
