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Ready, Set, Print!
Can a 3D printer replicate a real-life playground? Flint Hill Middle School Math teacher Erin McKavitt sought to answer this question with her Pre-Algebra classes this year. Last fall, in partnership with KOMPAN, the School opened three new, state-of-the-art playgrounds for its Lower and Middle School students. And inside the classroom, students had the opportunity […]
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Open Window School Student Experiment on the International Space Station
Three eighth grade scientists have experienced a once in a lifetime opportunity, witnessing the experiment they developed, Arabidopsis Germination in Martian Soil Simulant, fly to the International Space Station. The experiment investigates how Arabidopsis seeds germinate in simulated Martian soil (Hawaiian volcanic soil) under microgravity conditions. They are hoping the results will be useful for […]
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Nurturing Leadership & Research Skills in Middle School
At Capitol Hill Day School, developing self-reflection and critical thinking skills is part of the curriculum for all students, from prekindergarten through 8th grade. In every classroom and on 300+ field trips each year, students are encouraged to ask questions, collect and analyze data, and present their findings. Beginning in 6th grade, Capitol Hill Day […]
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Presentations of Learning Demonstrate Creative “Ways of Thinking”
At Blue School, the pursuit of creativity revolves around the thinking process. Course content for students in grades 6-8 focuses on six “Ways of Thinking”: Establishing Voice, Asking Questions, Perspective Taking, Using Evidence, and Promoting Reflection. Classes in Mathematics, Integrated Studies (team-taught Science & World History), and Novels and Nonfiction, along with a variety of […]
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Middle School Student Vestry Leads Chapel
As an Episcopal school, we hold daily chapel services for all students, K5 to 8th grade. Middle school students are given an opportunity to serve on the Student Vestry. Half of our middle school students choose to belong to Student Vestry, volunteering their time and talents to share their faith with others. They are instrumental […]
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Year-End Collaborative Program Relieves Stress, Re-Energizes School Community
The last few weeks of school can be stressful, what with upcoming finals or just year-end fatigue. Allendale Columbia School’s May Term combats this issue by transforming the final 12 days of the school year, re-energizing students and teachers, providing opportunities for collaboration, and fostering a love of learning. Students in grades 6-12 are given […]
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Hill School (Pottstown, Pa.) student's mobile app named a "World's Hottest Start-up"
Manshu Sharma, Hill ’17, has been offered the chance to present to leading business leaders and innovators at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Johannesburg, South Africa, March 13-16, 2017, in recognition of a mobile app he and other high school students founded. His group, creators of the meetHere networking app, are not only the only […]
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The Global Citizenship Institute Helps Students Create Action Plans to Address Issues of Local and Global Significance
Global citizenship is an essential part of education in our highly interconnected 21st century world. As students and teachers we have a responsibility to understand the impact of these interconnected systems on the world at large. The Global Citizenship Institute is is an innovative collaboration between Salzburg Global Seminar in Austria and St. Mark’s School […]
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It All Started With A Conversation
Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, scholars at E.A.Young Academy in North Texas were frustrated as they began to learn about educational inequality in third world countries. They scholars knew they were few in number and felt helpless to make a difference for such a large, complex problem. Over time, they researched ways to help […]
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Old Trail School Students Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week
Old Trail School students will be celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week in February. Random Acts of Kindness week (#RAKWeek2017), February 12-18, is an annual opportunity to unite through kindness. This seven-day celebration was created in 1995 and demonstrates that kindness is contagious. It all starts with one act – one smile, one coffee for […]
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Project-Based Learning Activities Turn Students into Experts
For seniors taking Charleston Collegiate School’s year-long Exhibition of Mastery program, individually created scholarly projects require problem-solving, researching, and presentation skills. Supported by a team of faculty, outside advisors, and students, seniors become experts on their topics, and the results are examined and evaluated in a unique, public demonstration of knowledge—symposium-style exhibitions before the CCS […]
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Learning Experiences Help Students Find Their Potential, Attain Their Dreams
Eagle Rock School students aren’t admitted as freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors, but rather as adolescents interested in taking control of their lives and learning. They must complete a minimum of six trimesters, time for sufficient personal growth and character development. Graduation is based on demonstrated competencies rather than more traditional “seat time” and grades. […]