Ramaz faculty members traveled all the way to the prestigious CERN IdeaSquare educational center in Geneva, Switzerland for unparalleled professional development. Head of nursery-eighth grades Ruth Gafni and technology teachers David Aronson, Andy Greenspan and Joshua Rothman learned fascinating techniques to incorporate into the educational approaches at Ramaz. They explored AI, environmental impacts of technology, and more.

Three pillars comprise the “thinking like CERN” approach, which was a continual focus of the conference. The first is “Anticipation,” utilizing research and open communication to anticipate problems and progress on the horizon. The second is “Order of Magnitude Thinking,” aiming for ideas and problem solving to have exponentially-growing impact, thus creating profound progress that remains relevant for a long time. Last is “Challenging Assumptions,” continually reevaluating preconceived notions to ensure the most effective innovation possible.

The insights these educators gained from the conference, and the relationships they built with some of the world’s most cutting-edge thinkers, will greatly enhance school curricula and bolster Ramaz’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence.