The Academy for the Love of Learning is a non-profit organization conceived by American composers Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Stern. The Academy was incorporated as a 501(c)3 in 1998. Its campus is located in southeast Santa Fe, NM, on the former estate of Ernest Thompson Seton. Through its programming and research, the Academy seeks to "awaken, enliven, nurture and sustain the natural love of learning in people of all ages." Seton Castle, at Seton Village, New Mexico by David L

Seton Castle, at Seton Village, New Mexico by David L

History

After meeting in 1971,Schirtzinger, Alexa
"SFR Talk: Learning Curve with Aaron Stern"
'' The Santa Fe Reporter'', Santa Fe, NM, 07 July 2010. Retrieved on 01 November 2012. Bernstein and Stern began envisioning an institute that would study and promote people's natural love of learning. The Academy incorporated as a 501(c)3 organization in 1998, eight years after Bernstein's death.

Campus

In 2003, The Academy purchased the estate of Ernest Thompson Seton, a pioneer in wildlife conservation and nature-based youth education. It began renovation of his former home, known as Seton Castle, in

Seton Village Seton Village is a National Historic Landmark District in a rural residential area south of Santa Fe in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It encompasses a residential settlement and educational facility established in 1930 by Ernest Tho ...

. On November 15, 2005, while still under renovation, the building was destroyed by fire. The Academy subsequently designed and built a new campus that "takes a stand for a more respectful relationship with nature" and "a commitment that grows out of our own learning methodology, which calls for a heightened awareness of our impact on everything that surrounds us,” according to Academy founder Aaron Stern. The campus was completed in 2011. The City of Santa Fe declared it a 2012 Sustainable Santa Fe award winner for its water harvesting system. In May, 2013, the Academy was awarded Gold level LEED Certification from the

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Approach

Bernstein and Stern shared a vision of "the activation of a culture of learning" in schools, leadership positions, and organizations and businesses."Toward a Culture of Learning: Strategic Vision"
The Academy for the Love of Learning Official Site. Retrieved on 01 November 2012. { Programs include a professional development course for teachers called Teacher Renewal, leadership development,Sharpe, Tom
"Seton Castle: An academy rises from the ruins"
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The Santa Fe New Mexican ''The Santa Fe New Mexican'' or simply ''The New Mexican'' is a daily newspaper published in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dubbed "the West's oldest newspaper," its first issue was printed on November 28, 1849. Background The downtown offices for '' ...

'', Santa Fe, NM, 10 October 2010. Retrieved on 01 November 2012. and a community arts program called ''El Otro Lado''.Purser, Heather
"Santa Fe Tells Its Stories"
'' Yes! Magazine Online'', 09 September 2009. Retrieved on 01 November 2012.

References

External links

Official websiteSeton Legacy Project
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