Red Oaks Hosts Jump Rope Workshop [May 20, 2010]
The Red Oaks Lightning Bolts host AAU jump rope skills workshop.

Montessori Earns National Recognition in Race to the Top Competition [May 4, 2010]
The first public Montessori high school was one of three finalists in the DOE Commencement Challenge, a national competition focused on 21st century learning, achievement and reform.

NY Times Bestseller on Motivation Praises Montessori Schools [February 17, 2010]
 

How Do Innovators Think? (from Harvard Business Review) [November 4, 2009]
Havard Business Review blog links Montessori education to innovative thinking and leadership.

Red Oaks Advances as a 21st Century School [September 22, 2009]
The Red Oaks School kicks off the 2009-2010 academic year with steadfast focus on the foundation students need for success in a global future.

Red Oaks Students Jump Their Way to the Junior Olympics [September 10, 2009]
Six members of the Red Oaks Lightning Bolts jump rope team became Junior Olympians this summer when they traveled to Iowa to compete in the 2009 Junior Olympics!

Red Oaks Alumni Earn Honors [June 19, 2009]
Red Oaks alumni earn middle school honors and advance higher education in the UK.

Red Oaks Leads with 21st Century Skills - A Message from the Admission Director [June 19, 2009]
I'd like to share some insights from my recent trip to Washington, D.C. to attend the annual conference of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills.

Red Oaks Jumpers Head to the Junior Olympics [May 27, 2009]
Members of The Red Oaks School Lightning Bolts (demonstration jump rope team) recently qualified to compete in the Junior Olympics this summer in Des Moines, Iowa!

Red Oaks Welcomes Playwright-in-Residence [May 4, 2009]
Award-winning playwright and educator Dominique Cieri works with Upper Elementary students to assist in writing and performing original works.

Red Oaks Students Embrace Model United Nations Program [April 21, 2009]
Red Oaks 5th and 6th graders participated in the 3rd annual Montessori Middle School Model United Nations Program in March, representing China and The Netherlands. 

The Red Oaks Lightning Bolts Shine in Jump Rope Invitational [February 25, 2009]
School press release announces results for first-time competition of Red Oaks' AHA demonstration jump rope team -- The Lightning Bolts!

Zoo Crew Captivates Lower Elementary Students [January 23, 2009]
Zoo Crew, a full immersion science curriculum created by a Red Oaks teacher and now in its ninth year, has long been a seminal learning experience for 1st-3rd graders at this progressive independent school.

Combining Curriculum and Community at the Holiday Boutique [December 17, 2008]
The Red Oaks Holiday Boutique is more than a wonderful community event and fundraiser... it is a hands-on, multi-disciplinary learning opportunity for students.

Red Oaks Updates Math Curriculum with Singapore Math [November 10, 2008]
This year at Red Oaks, Lower and Upper Elementary teachers are introducing Singapore Math, an innovative way of teaching math to expand and enhance students' mathematical thinking and literacy.

Red Oaks Introduces New Health and Wellness Curriculum [October 13, 2008]
Starting with Dr. Maria Montessori's original and prescient understanding of the "mind-body connection" as an integral component for whole-child education, Red Oaks updates the concept to reflect 21st century knowledge and teaching methods in its new health and wellness curriculum.

Red Oaks Strengthens Focus on Technology Skills [September 26, 2008]
Part of teaching and modeling 21st Century Skills is making sure that our students are literate in the use of technology.  In the terminology of the movement, individuals are designated either as "Digital Natives" or "Digital Immigrants." 

Red Oaks Mission Reframed to Meet Challenges of 21st Century [September 15, 2008]
As we learn and grow we continue to redefine ourselves, sharpening our sense of purpose and clarifying our objectives. The growth process for a school is similar. Red Oaks is a strong and, in many ways, groundbreaking school, and we are ready for a "growth spurt"!

Red Oaks Alumnus Postpones College to Lead Obama Effort in New Hampshire [September 12, 2008]
(by Bassam Gergi, ROS class of ‘02) - I am currently a Field Organizer in Rochester NH, the fourth biggest town in NH.  I am in charge of organizing it as well as a couple of smaller surrounding towns for the Obama Campaign.

The Red Oaks School Celebrates Newest Grads [July 29, 2008]
Seven sixth-grade students graduated from The Red Oaks School in Morristown on Tuesday, June 10. Their accomplishment was celebrated at the school's traditional end-of-year celebration, a festive, music-filled ceremony that was held this year at Drew University's Dorothy Young Center for the Arts.