The Miquon School

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One of the newer buildings as it appeared in the early evening during one 3rd-4th grade's after school campfire and dusk study.

The Miquon School is an independent, parent-owned, elementary school located in Conshohocken (suburban Philadelphia), Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1932, following the progressive philosophy of John Dewey. In a woodsy setting, the large campus is comprised of older cottage-like buildings and newer light-filled buildings that look out on the stream that runs the length of the school.

Central to the school's philosophy is that children are unique and that they best learn by doing and exploring, working both independently and, alternatively, with one another. Julia Finney, who became principal in 2006, has written that the joy of learning is what defines Miquon. In accordance with its philosophy, Miquon provides ample "choice time" when students may choose to play sports or games, explore the creek, visit the library and such.

The staff consists of teachers and specialists who have been at the school for more than thirty years ranging through to those who are new to the school in the last few years. The students are a culturally and ethnically diverse group and come from both traditional and non-traditional families. students study all kinds of subjects ranging from their social injustice projects which are being done in the 5-6 grade class and animal studies which are being done in the first grade class.