Elisabeth Morrow School Head of School Aaron Cooper Leads Session at NAIS Conference;

Recently, Elisabeth Morrow School Head of School Aaron Cooper attended and presented at a key session during The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) annual conference. Cooper, along with technology teacher Marianne Malmstrom, were invited to participate and present in a session called Speed Innovating, wherein 18 schools presented specific education innovations they are taking. Malmstrom and Cooper focused on Elisabeth Morrow’s technology work with a session entitled, "Targeting the 'Six C's for the 21st Century' Through the New Frontier of Minecraft.”

Minecraft is world-building game that can be used as an educational tool to facilitate cooperation and teamwork among players. Practitioners of Games Based Education have realized the potential and have embraced Minecraft in classrooms around the world for use in a wide variety of subject material.

NAIS, a 1,400 school organization, held its annual conference in Philadelphia from February 27-March 1, with over 5,000 educators in attendance and many more thousands following online. NAIS President Pat Bassett referred to Elisabeth Morrow’s session in general remarks to the entire conference, stating that, "if [attendees] did not have the chance to see the Speed Innovation session, they must do so next year." Bassett himself was one of 15 participants to listen directly to Malmstrom and Cooper at the intimately-designed event and was impressed with the work of The Elisabeth Morrow School.

About The Elisabeth Morrow School
The Elisabeth Morrow School is a premier independent co-educational day school featuring an innovative and engaging Early Childhood, Lower School and Middle School academic programs. Our experienced teachers and nurturing community understand the development of children, with emphasis on character, preparation and placement in outstanding regional high schools. The Elisabeth Morrow School is located in the town of Englewood, in Bergen County, Northern New Jersey. For visits and tours, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@elisabethmorrow.org , 201-568-5566 extension 7212.