Achieving Academic Excellence Through Joyful Learning
A message from Head of School Stacy Penson I just finished reading The Future of Smart by Ulcca Joshi Hansen after seeing her Ted Talk with the same name. Hansen’s book is a reminder to me of why we started our elementary level almost ten years ago. As families in our preschool urged us to consider opening a kindergarten […]
A Year to Celebrate: Looking Back at 2025–2026 at Innovative School
We began this school year with over 300 learners and 60 educators — a reflection of the strength of our reputation here in Miami and, most importantly, our partnership with you, our families. As we look ahead to 2026–2027, we want to pause and celebrate the milestones, moments, and people that made this year so […]
Elementary School Learners Make A Difference in Miami Beach
The Innovative School of Temple Beth Sholom hosted its annual Earth Summit on Thursday, May 7, bringing together learners, educators, and families for a day dedicated to climate awareness, learner-led research, and community engagement. Featuring Key Note Speaker: Rachel Silverstein of Miami Waterkeeper The 2026 Earth Summit featured keynote speaker Rachel Silverstein, an American marine […]
Second Grade Investigates Water Pollution
Second grade learners dove into an investigation of water pollution in the Innovation Lab, exploring its many forms and how it impacts Florida’s diverse habitats. Using our state-of-the-art microscopes, they zoomed in on real water samples, made discoveries, and strengthened their observation and inquiry skills.
Biscayne Nature Center Field Trip
Our Innovative School second through fifth grade learners had an unforgettable adventure at the Biscayne Nature Center, bringing our school’s commitment to caring for the natural world to life. On a gorgeous day in our own backyard on Key Biscayne, learners explored tide pools and discovered sea urchins, pipefish, shrimp, sea cucumbers, and even a lobster! Braving the […]
Art Basel Field Trip to Es Devlin’s Library of Us
As lifelong learners, Es Devlin’s Library of Us reminds our third through fifth graders to treat books as if they are gold. Her work beautifully amplifies how stories continue to shape our lives, our thinking, and our actions. We visited the installation to deepen our appreciation for the power of reading and to experience how […]
Field Trip to Miccosukee Indian Village
Hands-On Learning in Action! Our third and fifth grade learners brought their Social Studies curriculum to life during an incredible visit to the Miccosukee Indian Village. As part of our study on Indigenous Peoples of North America, we explored how the geography, climate, and natural resources of South Florida and the Everglades shaped the daily life, […]
Friendsgiving Pie Making
Friendsgiving was full of gratitude and connection as our learners showed their Kehilla values—working together with kindness to make friendship pies and sharing them with other classes. We’re deeply grateful for our Innovative families, learners, and staff who make our community so special.
September Residency with The Bass Museum
This fall, learners at the Innovative School engaged in a rich partnership with The Bass Museum, exploring how art connects to place, identity, and imagination. Beginning with a virtual visit to Ugo Rondinone’s Miami Mountain, learners reflected on how public art transforms community spaces, asking questions about balance, scale, and symbolism that showed the beginnings of […]
Our Second Grade Everglades Adventure
Last Thursday, our second-grade learners, the Mangroves, journeyed to Shark Valley, a part of Everglades National Park. It was a bright and crisp morning and a beautiful day to see the beauty of the Everglades, our region’s “river of grass.” You can also follow along with our journey by watching a reel of the trip here. […]