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Amy Butcher: Apr 16, 2026 1:00:00 AM
In today’s world, children are increasingly asked to sit still, stay quiet, and learn primarily through screens and paper. Yet this approach runs...
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Amy Butcher: Dec 11, 2025 5:00:00 AM
At Lorien Wood, we are committed not only to students’ delight in learning, but also to their formation. Yet we are living in a cultural moment when...
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Amy Butcher: Nov 21, 2025 12:09:47 PM
At Lorien Wood, we see grading as a sacred act of stewardship. Grades are not the finish line of learning, they are mile markers along the journey of...
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Amy Butcher: Oct 23, 2025 6:30:00 AM
Every school year carries its own rhythm. There are bright bursts of energy: the excitement of a new start, the joy of first friendships, the wonder...
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Amy Butcher: May 15, 2025 2:49:14 PM
This spring, Lorien Wood reaches a historic milestone: the graduation of our very first high school class. While small in number, this class...
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Amy Butcher: May 1, 2025 9:00:00 AM
At Lorien Wood, we believe middle school should be more than a passage—it should be a transformation. These years are not simply a bridge between...
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Laura Grizzard: Feb 27, 2025 3:21:06 PM
At Lorien Wood, hands-on exploration is a cornerstone of our Form 3 curriculum, where students actively engage with history, geography, and cultural...
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Jessica Ng: Nov 27, 2024 2:00:00 PM
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and many families look forward to pulling out the "good" silverware for a festive meal. But there’s always that...
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Lynnette Fields: Apr 24, 2024 9:49:34 AM
“Cultivators of the earth are the most valuable citizens. They are the most vigorous, the most independent, the most virtuous, and they are tied to...
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Lynnette Fields: Apr 18, 2024 12:59:55 PM
Embarking on exciting field trips is a hallmark of the Lorien Wood experience. As a private school in Northern Virginia, we are aptly located to...