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Developing an International Mindset

A central part of our mission is to make sure that each of our graduates leaves INTL* with a strong international mindset. But what, precisely, do we mean by an “international mindset”?

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Night Fever Gala – A Labor of Love and an Evening of Disco Magic!
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Middle School Social Emotional Learning
“Young People Have a Voice Too” – Middle School Student Council Leads Participation in National School Walkout Day
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Culture
Deeper Understanding Through Travel
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Inquiry Learning Middle School
Collaborative Design Thinking in Middle School
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Social Emotional Learning
10 Tips to Help Your Adolescent Find Balance in the Digital Age
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7 Tips to Help You Navigate Your Child's Social World
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Middle School STEM
Skate Park Geometry – Learning Math Conceptually in the International Middle School
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Welcome New 2018 Faculty and Staff!
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Arts Night 2017: INTL Community Gathers Together “Under One Sky”
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Soirée du Vin 2017: An Unprecedented Outpouring of Generosity
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Welcome New 2017–2018 Faculty!
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Inquiry Learning Chinese Immersion STEM
5th Grade Singapore Math Experts Take Action
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Achievement
5th Grader Ylias G. Takes 1st Prize at PGL Dictée Finals!
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Achievement Chinese Immersion
INTL Students Excel at 2017 San Francisco Chinese Speech Contest
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Inquiry Learning
Guest Bloggers Erin O'Rielly & Liz Evans: Teachers as Learners
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Culture Chinese Immersion
Guest Blogger Ya-Ching Chang: 4th Grade Cultural Exchange and Experiential Learning in China
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Community
Hollywood Glitz & Glamour – Thank You for Our Most Successful Gala Ever!
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Inquiry Learning Middle School French Immersion
8th Graders Reenact Historical Trial to Learn about the French Judicial System
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Middle School STEM
Guest Blogger: The Thales Theorem, by 8th Grader Klavie G.
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Inquiry Learning Chinese Immersion Bilingualism
Guest Bloggers Chu Hsi Tseng & Shu Chun Tai: An Inquiry-Based Approach to Chinese Language and Literacy
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Social Emotional Learning
7 Tips For Your Child’s Social-Emotional Well-Being, from Sheri Glucoft Wong
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Culture
Year of the Rooster Performances Showcase Students’ Cultural Literacy
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Community
Guest Blogger Jacqueline Cody: Collaborative Planning
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Community
Arts Night 2017: CaliforniART – Celebrating the Golden State!
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Social Emotional Learning
Guest Blogger Melanie Maynarich: Conscious Discipline
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Community
Soirée du Vin 2016: California’s Best Winemakers Gather to Support INTL
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The Inquiry Cycle in Action in 4th Grade
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Inquiry Learning
Learning Through the Lens of "Three Teachers" at INTL
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Bilingualism
Guest Blogger Ying Liang – Journal Sharing: Scaffolding Children’s Second Language Acquisition through Meaningful Conversations
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Community
Welcome to INTL's New 2016–2017 Faculty and Staff!
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Social Emotional Learning
4th and 5th Graders Learn About the U.S. Electoral Process with Mock Election
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Achievement Chinese Immersion
INTL Students Take Top Honors at Chinese Speech Contest
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Community
Facilities Lead the Way in Environmental Stewardship
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Culture Chinese Immersion
5th Grade Cultural Exchange Trip: Exploring Taipei
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PE and Athletics at INTL
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Inquiry Learning
Author Chris Rumble Visits INTL! – A Blog by 3rd Graders Sophie L. and Lorenne L.
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Community
Gala 2016: INTL Community Roars into the ‘20s and Surpasses Itself in Generosity!
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Guest Blogger Lauren Christel: INTL's First Ever Student-Led Conferences
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Inquiry Learning Chinese Immersion Elementary School
Guest Bloggers Heidi Smith and Ya-Ching Chang: Inquiry Learning in 3rd Grade English and Chinese
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STEM
Joanna Hoffman Offers Sage Advice to Young People at INTL’s Pioneering Women in Technology Event
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Social Emotional Learning Early Years
Guest Blogger Cécile Roques: Pre-K Music, Pre-Reading, and Art Inspired by “Peter and the Wolf”
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INTL Introduces Student-Led Conferences
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Community Culture Chinese Immersion
From the Chinese Program Director: New Year Wishes and Next Steps for the INTL Chinese Program
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The International Adventures of the Lee Family – Switching Programs but Keeping the Same INTL Spirit
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Arts Night 2015: A Winter Wonderland of Creativity and Magic
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Social Emotional Learning
Attention Professional Translators: Are you Smarter than an INTL Third Grader?
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Inquiry Learning
Guest Blogger Carol Slattery: Inquiry Learning in the Early Years
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Culture French Immersion
5th Graders Experience French Culture and History First-Hand in Blérancourt, France
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Inquiry Learning
Kate's Blog: Inspiring Inquiry at INTL
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Guest Blogger Rebecka Langum: 4th Grade Environmental Education in Coloma
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Soirée du Vin 2015: Celebrating a Decade of Opulent Wine and International Connections
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Guest Blogger Heidi Smith: Johnny Appleseed Inspires Interdisciplinary Connections
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Inquiry Learning
Guest Blogger Jacqueline Cody: A Third Grade Class Reflects on Their Trip to Little Basin
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Inquiry Learning German Immersion
Guest Blogger Lauren Christel: Making Connections Across Programs With Elementary School “Houses”
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Social Emotional Learning
Guest Blogger Carol Slattery: Mindfulness for Children
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Guest Blogger Mike Kulbieda: Introducing INTL’s New Elementary MakerSpace!
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Welcome to INTL's New 2015–2016 Faculty and Staff!
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Community Early Years
Cowper Campus Renovations: Intentional Design for Early Years Learning and Outdoor Discovery
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Philippe's Blog: How Curiosity and Failure are Key for Lifelong Learning
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Culture
Graduation 2015: A Bittersweet Farewell to a Unique Educational Journey
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Community
Guest Blogger Lucas Gonzalez: Shakespeare in Syria
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Achievement Chinese Immersion Bilingualism
Guest Blogger Chris Livaccari: INTL Students Take Top Honors at the Mandarin Speech Contest!
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STEM
TeenTechSF @ INTL – The Language of Tech
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Culture Chinese Immersion
Experiential Learning in Hangzhou, China
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Community Chinese Immersion
5th Grade Cultural Exchange – Touring Taipei, Attending GaoYuan Elementary School
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Culture French Immersion
Cultural Immersion in Fumel, France
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Visit from Author Sara Pennypacker – A Celebration of Creative Writing!
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Social Emotional Learning
Student Blogger Tai Noelle R. – 3rd Grade Poetry Slam
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Community
Gala 2015: INTL Community Rallies for the Most Successful Gala to Date!
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Social Emotional Learning
Guest Blogger Arnaud Cabanel: Conservation in our Own Backyard
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Guest Blogger Gary Meeker: INTL Makes an Impressive Showing at SF CNY Parade!
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Social Emotional Learning
Guest Bloggers Erin and Jacoba: Sensory Exploration Within our Nursery Themes
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Social Emotional Learning Early Years Chinese Immersion
Guest Blogger Ying Liang: Chinese Nursery Students Gain Confidence and Language Skills in Show and Tell
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Inquiry Learning
“How-To”– 1st Graders Learn by Teaching Others
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Community Early Years Chinese Immersion
Guest Blogger Shu-Chun Tai: Student Reflection and Self-Assessment in Kindergarten
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Community Culture
Guest Blogger David Huang: Creating “INTL International Airport” for Arts Night
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Culture French Immersion
5th Graders Take Virtual Tour of the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux, France
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Community
Arts Night 2014: Every Student Has a Chance to Shine
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Inquiry Learning STEM
Philippe’s Blog: Pioneering a Computer Science Curriculum at INTL
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Social Emotional Learning
Guest Blogger Maryam Shabani: An Update on Playground Activities
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Bilingualism
Guest Blogger Dr. Judith Lessow-Hurley: Benefits of a Bilingual Education
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Community
A Decade with QiuShi Elementary School
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Community
The Inimitable Soirée du Vin: Friendship, Generosity, and Fine Wine
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Inquiry Learning Chinese Immersion Elementary School
Creativity, Collaboration, and Design Thinking in 1st Grade Chinese
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Social Emotional Learning
4th Graders Explore Nature, History at Coloma Outdoor School
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Social Emotional Learning
Experiential Learning: 3rd Grade Overnight Trip to Point Reyes
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Community Bilingualism
INTL Announces Speaker Series on Bilingualism
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Inquiry Learning Alumni
Alumnus Seeks Academic Challenge as He Begins College at Age 15
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Inquiry Learning
Environmental Education: 5th Grade Overnight Trip to Malakoff State Park
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Achievement
5th Grader Alanna Y. Wins 3D Printing for Humanity Scholarship
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Bilingualism
Kate's Blog: Bilingualism, Brains, and Back-to-School
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Community
Expansion for Innovation Summer 2014: Thoughtful Design with Learning in Mind
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Rolling out the Red Carpet to Welcome New Parents
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Welcome to INTL's New 2014–2015 Faculty!
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STEM
Guest Blogger Elisabeth Lepert: Middle Schoolers Engage with the Scientific Process
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Graduation 2014: Celebrating, Giving Thanks, Saying Goodbye
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Social Emotional Learning
John Steinbeck and Diego Rivera: Making Connections Between Art and Literature
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Culture Middle School French Immersion
Middle School Cultural Exchange Trip to La Source School: Complete Linguistic and Cultural Immersion
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Community
Students Excel in 39th Annual Mandarin Speech Contest
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Inquiry Learning
Cowper Campus Spring Break Mini Camp: Voyaging into Space!
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Inquiry Learning
Peter and the Wolf: Kindergarteners Connect Words, Music, and Art
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Community
Guest Blogger Suzanne O'Brien: Trustee Education
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Culture Middle School Chinese Immersion
Middle School Cultural Exchange Trip: Life at the Wuhou Foreign Language School
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Culture Chinese Immersion
4th/5th Grade Cultural Exchange Trip to China: Exploring Shanghai, Learning at Qiu Shi Elementary
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Culture Chinese Immersion Elementary School
4th/5th Grade Cultural Exchange Trip to Taiwan: Update from Gaoyuan Elementary School
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Community French Immersion
Update from Fumel: Ropes Course, Visiting Rocamadour, Cahors, and Paris!
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Culture Middle School Chinese Immersion
Middle School Cultural Exchange Trip: Greetings from Chengdu!
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Culture Chinese Immersion
4th/5th Grade Cultural Exchange Trip to Taiwan: Touring Taipei, Attending Gaoyuan Elementary School
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Culture French Immersion
Update from Fumel: Arriving and Exploring Château de Bonaguil
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Community
Middle School Red Cross Club Works for a Greater Purpose
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Social Emotional Learning
Guest Blogger Maryam Shabani: Fun Structured Games Supplement Free Play at Recess
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STEM French Immersion
French Program 6th Graders Teach Kindergarteners About Plant Growth in Collaborative Science Project
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STEM
Students Beta Test New Educational iPad Apps
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STEM
INTL to Offer Unique Programming Workshop Over Spring Break
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Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning Beyond the Classroom: The Playground at INTL
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Social Emotional Learning
Guest Blogger Maryam Shabani: Social Emotional Learning - Responsibility and Empathy
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Community
Student and Faculty Achievements: Leyla and Ying Recognized for Excellence in Writing, Teaching
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Community
February Break Mini Camp on Cowper Campus: Where the Wild Things Are
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Community
Guest Blogger Béatrice Bergemont: February Break Mini Camp on Cohn Campus – The Winter Olympics
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Inquiry Learning
Guest Blogger Béatrice Bergemont: After School Enrichment Activities Help Students Find Their Passion
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Social Emotional Learning
Guest Blogger Maryam Shabani: Recess – A Time For Social Emotional Learning
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Culture French Immersion
5th Graders Meet French President François Hollande!
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Community Chinese Immersion
Chinese New Year Float Building – The Flying Horse Takes Shape!
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Guest Blogger François Guèdenet: Doing What is Best for Our Students
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Middle School Achievement Bilingualism
Philippe’s Blog: Standardized Testing and the Bilingual Child
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STEM
Guest Blogger Véronique Merckling: Cohn Campus Students Become Computer Programmers for an Hour
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Community
Guest Blogger: Kammie B. Brings Innovative Flipped Teaching to 7th Grade Pre-Algebra
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Philippe's Blog: The Challenges and Rewards of Preparing for Accreditation
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Silicon Valley International School Named “Green Leader” by City of Palo Alto
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Community
Fall Mini Camp: A Week of Creativity and Fun
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Community Early Years
Matisse in the Kindergarten Classroom
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5th Grade Trip to Blérancourt: Paris and the Fôret de Compiègne
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Inquiry Learning Middle School
5th Grade Trip to Blérancourt: Stone-cutting, Sculpture, and Archery!
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Culture
Learning through Cuisine - INTL Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Taste Week
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Culture French Immersion
5th Grade Trip to Blérancourt: Arriving and Exploring the Countryside
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Community
Choir Begins for 2013-2014 School Year
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Culture Chinese Immersion
Exchange Students Arrive from Quishi Elementary!
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Social Emotional Learning
Making INTL the Safest School Possible – Faculty and Staff Participate in a Disaster Simulation
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Social Emotional Learning
Cohn Campus Transformed by INTL's Determined and Dedicated Maintenance Crew
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Community
Welcome to INTL’s New 2013-2014 Faculty!
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Excitement Builds for Opening of the New Cohn Campus
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Expansion for Innovation Construction Update #2
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Expansion for Innovation Construction Update
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Learning Through Dance
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8th Grade Graduation Ceremony - A Beautiful, Emotional Farewell to INTL
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Culture French Immersion
4th Graders Tour Versailles – Virtually!
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Community
Excitement Builds for 1,000 sq. ft. Addition to Cohn Campus Building
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STEM Elementary School
ISTP 3rd Grader Devyn B. Is a Tech Wizard
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Creating Classrooms of the Future
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Rothschild Multipurpose Room Renovation Will Increase PE Options, Create Indoor/Outdoor Flexibility
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New Media Hub Will Transform Student Learning at INTL
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Culture Middle School Bilingualism
8th Graders to Present Three Plays - Thursday, May 23
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Community
Expansion for Innovation Evening: Exciting Plans for Cohn Campus Are Revealed
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Culture
Guest Student Blogger Saxon H.: The Gym We Built in Costa Rica
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Achievement Chinese Immersion Bilingualism
INTL Students Take Top Honors at 38th Annual Mandarin Speech Contest
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Middle School Achievement
INTL 6th Graders Sweep CCTE Writing Competition
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Culture
Guest Student Blogger Alix: My International Service Project in Costa Rica
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Community Chinese Immersion
Mandarin Speech Presentations – Congratulations to our Talented Speakers!
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Culture French Immersion
Update from Fumel – the 4th Grade French Exchange Trip
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Community
Student Creativity on Display at Music Week
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Community
Get to Know the INTL Board of Trustees
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Community
The Exquisite Elegance of the Black and White Ball – INTL’s Event of the Year!
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Community
INTL is one of the Safest Schools in Palo Alto
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Community
Guest Blogger: Parent Naama Tal Reflects on the INTL Experience
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Community
Guest Blogger: Thank You from Gary Meeker to All Involved in the CNY Float Build!
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Community
Guest Blogger: Message from Jim Armstrong, CNY Parade Chair
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Community Culture Chinese Immersion
Chinese New Year Festival at Cowper
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Middle School Social Emotional Learning
7th Grade English Comic Book Project: Where Does Our Food Really Come From?
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Community
Choir Performs at Palo Alto Neighbors Abroad Festival!
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STEM
iPad Workshop: Meaningful Technology in the Classroom
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Community Middle School
Edit “Young People Have a Voice Too” – Middle School Student Council Leads Participation in National School Walkout Day (Clone)
Five INTL middle schoolers posing for a photo.

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