Congratulations to Ben A. '28 for being interviewed for the NBC 4 television station in Los Angeles. Ben was interviewed about his work with Tech-Angels, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering senior citizens through technology.
Congratulations to Ben A. '28 and his friends Jaiden, Milaan, and Keanu, for being interviewed by reporter Amber Pfister for the NBC 4 television station in Los Angeles - click here to view the interview.
Ben and the other students were interviewed about their work with Tech-Angels, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering senior citizens through technology. Their mission is to help seniors stay connected with their loved ones and the world around them by providing personalized tech support and training. From setting up video calls to navigating social media, these young tech-savvy volunteers are making a real difference in the lives of our elder community members. The Grauer School strongly believes that our students have the power to strengthen the communities they are a part of by doing service for others, and we are so proud of Ben and his friends for performing this important community service work for senior citizens in our community.
This week's column is a tribute to the late Susana Trilling, a chef and a real teacher. Her classroom was a spacious teaching kitchen in Oaxaca, which inspired The Grauer School's teaching kitchen, and also inspired the world. Her lectures came through stories, scents, and presence.
Our talented Senior class members completed their Senior Graduation Defense presentations, where they petitioned for graduation with distinction in a given area. We are so impressed by their embodiment of our core values, their talent, their gratitude, and their ability to articulate what legacy they are leaving The Grauer School.
The Grauer School's teachers presented Academic and Core Values Awards at our schoolwide assembly on May 13. The departments that presented awards included Social Studies, Math, English, Science, World Languages, Physical Education, and Community Service.
Last week, Dr. Grauer introduced the rise of super-efficient, AI-driven SAT prep tools. This week, he is taking that idea much further—into the realm of character, empathy, and purpose. If we can gamify test prep for optimal motivation, why not human growth and spirit?
Girl Rising Club students participated in a 2-hour workshop with Talena Handley, owner of Girlie Garage, an automotive consulting company. Our students got under the hood of two different cars to learn basic automotive safety and maintenance, as well as how to navigate working with a mechanic and handling any potential emergency situations.
Economics students explore entrepreneurship by developing business proposals. The students had to pitch and defend their proposal in front of a formal panel, presenting their mission, products and services, and marketing plan.
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