Episcopal Day School, located in Augusta, GA, introduced a Nature School – born from a deep belief that children learn best through meaningful, hands-on experiences that connect them to the world around them. The program grew out of the PK-grade […]
A family’s level of engagement with their child’s school is a critical piece of the independent school student recruitment and retention puzzle. More than one third (33%) of SAIS enrollment management professionals claim attrition rates of 10% or more in […]
When answers to everyday questions are available within seconds at the touch of a button, educators are left questioning: How do we prepare students for an unknown and ever-changing future? Rather than teaching students what to think, schools that implement […]
From Little Red Riding Hood to Romeo and Juliet, we learn from a young age the power of stories. We cheer on the protagonist, weep at the loss of a beloved pet, and make meaning from the hero’s journey. More […]
What’s one program that your school could add that would positively impact all of your students, as well as parents and your surrounding community? A program that would simultaneously support curriculum, leadership development, and after-school and summer offerings, while also […]
Top of mind for parents and educators is the current state of student well-being. We’re left wondering how to best support the unique needs of this generation. How did we arrive at what some describe as an adolescent mental health […]
Regardless of the time a graduate spent with their alma mater – be it one year of high school or the entirety of their K-12 independent school experience – the relationship between student and school need not end at commencement. […]
The short answer: yes. The long answer: it depends upon your ultimate intention. Space: The Hidden Dimension Within the brain, the hippocampus is our gateway to memory. Essentially, all new information must pass through this neural structure in order to […]
Devorah Heitner, author of Screenwise and the forthcoming book Growing up in Public: Coming Of Age In A Digital World, shares her thoughts on supporting parents, educators, and mentoring our students in the digital age. Why is the digital well-being […]
Reassuring children that they are safe and making time to talk are just a few suggestions for helping students cope with violence in their local community and wider world. The following resources offer age appropriate suggestions for teachers and parents […]
