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55 YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS The GUIDE to YELLOW SPRINGS 2019 – 20 100 Corry St. • 767-2819 • facebook.com/House-of-Ravenwood-Tarot-Readings Create your own sacred space Fantasy Gifts • Tumbled Stones • Mineral Specimens • Metaphysical Books • Ritual Tools & Supples Psychic Tarot Reading Wednesday –Sunday • $1/Minute Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome 233 Corry St., Yellow Springs (937) 767-7251 www.yellowspringschiropractic.com Erika Grushon, D.C. Katie Hulbert, D.C. • Chiropractic and Alternative Health Care • Nutritional and Lifestyle Evaluation • Certified Applied Kinesiologists ANTIOCH COLLEGE CONTAC T: 767‑1286 EMA I L : info@antiochcollege.org WE B : www.antiochcollege.edu Antioch College is an innovative and pro- gressive institution and community, dedicat- ed to pursuing new and better ways of living and learning in our world. Founded in 1850 with the eminent scholar Horace Mann as the first president, Antioch is centered on the pillars of campus and ex- periential education, co-op and community. At Antioch, education and opportunities for growth are not confined to the classroom, but take place throughout the campus community, and in the world at-large. The Antioch experience encourages students to explore broad perspectives on critical issues, and innovative approaches to learning and living differently in the world. Antioch’s hallmark cooperative program — “co-op” — expands education through work and experiential learning. Students alternate academic terms on campus with terms of full-time work, where they learn to navigate complex environments, negotiate for themselves and experiment with solution- oriented approaches. In applying themselves to real-world situations, they explore their interests and develop practical skills. Community is the guiding principle of campus life. Antioch was among the first col- leges to incorporate community governance, through which students, faculty and staff participate jointly in institutional decision- making. The process of community building at Antioch promotes the creation of “deep democracy,” encouraging individuals to work together in developing greater group cohe- sion and resilience. The words of Loren Pope, former educa- tion editor of The New York Times and au- thor of “Colleges That Change Lives,” speak to Antioch’s unique capability: “Antioch is in a class by itself. There is no college or universi- ty in the country that makes a more profound difference in a young person’s life, or that creates more effective adults. None of the Ivies, big or small, can match Antioch’s ability to produce outstanding thinkers and doers.” One-hundred-sixty-nine years after its founding, Antioch College continues to in- novate in higher education, and continues to attract students seeking the tools to innovate in their communities and careers. THE ANTIOCH SCHOOL CONTAC T: 767‑7642 EMA I L : nathan@antiochschool.org WE B : www.antiochschool.org The oldest democratic school in the Unit- ed States, the Antioch School was founded in 1921 by Arthur Morgan, then president of Antioch College. In 1951, the school moved to its current idyllic setting, nestled in beautiful green space neighboring the Glen Helen nature preserve. Under the direction of architect Eero Saarinen, the building was designed to connect the indoors with the outdoors. It was renovated in 2007 to be more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. The Antioch School is a place where child- hood is revered and children are encouraged to pursue their innate curiosity wherever their abilities take them. An Antioch School education is based upon the ideals of respect, trust, challenge and choice. A wide variety of educational opportunities are provided, which encourage children to become in- volved in their own unique way, while match- ing their needs and abilities to resources for learning and growth. The children are grouped in the Nursery, 3 to Kindergarten-ready; Kindergarten, 5 to Younger Group-ready; Younger Group, 6 to Older Group-ready; and Older Group, 9 to 12 years of age. The Nursery and Kindergarten offer half- or full-day programs. Antioch School provides an art and science program with a full-time faculty member. For- mal music instruction, artists-in-residence through the school’s Emily Bailey Fund, field trips and aftercare are established school pro- grams. The development of reading, writing and mathematical abilities is emphasized. So- cial and self-discipline skills and the interac- tion of children as a means for self-definition and growth are deeply valued. Individualized instruction works two ways at the school: teacher-to-child and child-to-child. The chil- dren’s academic and creative growth and learning are ungraded. Standardized testing is restricted to the Older Group children who are preparing to leave the school. Unless the children request homework, it is not a part of the daily life of the school. There are opportunities for the children to participate in a variety of activities, such as unicycling, dramatics, music and art, includ- ing pottery, painting, sculpture and stained glass. An emphasis is placed on physical activity, with children playing together on the school’s expansive grounds, swimming and skating field trips. The children attend school day performances at the Victoria The- atre, Schuster Center and Kuss Auditorium. Directing the school’s operations is a board of directors consisting of parents and faculty members and a community member. The daily life of the school is facilitated by the school manager, Nathan Summers. Family involvement is vital to the school’s learning environment. Because the Antioch School is small, our group size and enrollment numbers are limited. Tuition is comparatively low among area private schools. Applications are ac- cepted throughout the year and financial aid is available for qualifying families. Visitors are always welcome! ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY CONTAC T: Administrative offices, 769‑1345 WE B : www.antioch.edu Antioch University is a multi-campus uni- versity established in 1852 in Yellow Springs and has been in continuous existence since then. AU serves adult students in Yellow Springs, Seattle, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Keene, N.H., online and around the world. It has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1927. Originally incorporated as Antioch College, its name was changed in 1978 to reflect the fact that it had expanded and was no longer only an undergraduate institution. The university sold the college campus to a group of alumni in 2009, along with a license to use the name “Antioch College.” The col- lege now operates as a separate legal entity, but with a common heritage. Antioch University has a rich histor y filled with the ideals of social, economic and environmental justice. Its first president was Horace Mann, who challenged students to unite their passion with purpose and to go forth to “win victories for humanity.” For more information, call 937-769-1800 or visit www.antioch.edu. ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY MIDWEST CONTAC T: Admissions, 769‑1814 EMA I L : admissions.aum@antioch.edu WE B : www.antioch.edu/midwest Antioch University Midwest’s mission is to provide learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, and environmental justice. Students not only demonstrate the core competencies that are required for career success, but instigate change and have a positive impact on the world. As an Antioch University Midwest student, you’ll discover how to unite your passion with purpose. Antioch University Midwest offers a wide range of options for working adults to en- hance their skill sets. Programs are designed with today’s business needs in mind and em- phasize critical thinking, cultural diversity, and an international perspective, as well as provide opportunities for collaborative learn- ing, and promote the integration of life and work experience with academic knowledge. A key element that leads to the success of AUM students is its distinguished faculty members, who are as diverse as the student body and include esteemed professionals, acclaimed authors and Fulbright Scholars committed to helping adult learners achieve their career goals. Antioch University Midwest also supports opportunities for community service and partnership, from its 200-seat auditorium to its classroom facilities, which are available to host events. COMMUNITY CHILDREN’S CENTER CONTAC T: 767‑7236 EMA I L : yschildrenscenterdirector@gmail.com WE B : www.ysccc.org The Yellow Springs Community Chil- dren’s Center offers high-quality care for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Our comprehensive curriculum, Creative Cur- riculum, incorporates big ideas, varied and engaging activities, and a sense of continu- ity as a way to stimulate students, teachers and even families. Our curriculum enables children to develop confidence, creativity and life-long critical thinking skills. YSCCC provides opportunities for our families to be- come involved as well by inviting them in as guest speakers, readers and hosting monthly family nights. Enrichment activities include swimming, music and yoga and meditation. Before Care (6:30–7:30 a.m.) and After School Program (2:45–6 p.m.), previously held at Mills Lawn, is now located at the Yel- low Springs Community Children’s Center. It is a recreational program offering care for students enrolled at Mills Lawn, grades K–6, and is designed to provide a safe, stimulating and enriching environment that is child-cen- tered. Students may choose activities accord- ing to their own interests, including inside and outside play, organized games, sports, arts and crafts, and homework support and a daily snack is provided. In addition to before and after care, we also provide services on holidays, inclement weather school closings, school breaks and late start Wednesday care. The program accepts Title XX tuition as- sistance. After-care enrollment is limited to 28 students. For registration materials or more information, call 767-7236. FRIENDS PRESCHOOL PROGRAM CONTAC T: Kathy Harper, early childhod director, 767‑1303, ext. 113 EMA I L : kharper@greeneesc.org Friends Preschool program is a public school program operated by the Greene County Educational Service Center. Located at Friends Care Community, the program EDUCAT ION Continued on page 56