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The Arts at 'Iolani School
The drumline of the award-winning ‘Iolani School marching band plays an original piece composed by ‘Iolani band director Manny Dayao, Class of 1997, to showcase students thriving in the outstanding performing and visual arts programs at the school. To learn more about the arts at ‘Iolani, go to https://www.iolani.org/arts
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Teamwork: The Key to Peacemaking as a Solution to Current Geopolitical Crises for Fifth Grade Students Participating in a Weeklong Session of the World Peace Game at Oakhill Day School
GLADSTONE, MO – In early March 2018, one week before Spring Break, Oakhill Day School’s twenty-five fifth-grade students attempted to solve some of the world’s greatest crises. The students were playing the “World Peace Game,” an interactive simulation in which students take the roles of state cabinets and world organizations in an attempt to solve […]
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Princeton Montessori Announces International Baccalaureate Authorization for Middle School
Princeton Montessori School is now authorized by the International Baccalaureate organization to offer the Middle Years Programme to students in grades 6-8. Recognized worldwide, the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes challenge students to excel in their studies, and encourage both personal and academic achievement. Princeton Montessori is one of only 7 schools in the state of […]
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Students Learn, Empathize, Gain Perspective Through School Partnership
Since establishing the Uptown Partnership, named for a nearby neighborhood, Latin School of Chicago’s teachers seek opportunities to develop meaningful connections that help students learn, enhance their empathy, and develop perspective. One example is an artistic collaboration between two groups of third graders—one from Brenda Friedman’s class at Latin, the other from Sabrina Severns’ class […]
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Social Emotional Learning: Helping Students Reach Their Full Potential
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) can be hard to spot to an unfamiliar eye, but subtlety is part of its effectiveness at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, where the SEL curriculum spans kindergarten through twelfth grade. Activities include Lower Schoolers identifying emotions during morning meeting, Middle Schoolers working with test anxiety in advisory, and Upper Schoolers joining […]
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CANTON COUNTRY DAY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS VALUE GIVING BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY
Canton Country Day School students love learning through meaningful service experiences, both in and out of school. The Service Learning Program at CCDS is an opportunity for students in grades 6-8 to participate in public service by giving back to their community. One Friday morning per month is set aside to meet these needs. Fifth […]
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Exploration Week
Once each semester (mid-September in fall, late May in spring), students and staff pack up and head out for multi-day backcountry camping trips (five nights, six days). These trips are opportunities to explore magnificent Northwoods natural areas, build confidence in outdoor skills, and study in the “outdoor classroom”. Students and staff, in groups of 8 […]
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Student Collaboration Teaches Personal Responsibility
Seventh graders in Cary Academy’s Charger Trails program—named after the school mascot, a charger horse—are focused throughout the year on what does, or sometimes doesn’t, make collaboration work. There are student-led conferences to discuss goal-setting, a Thoughtless and Hurtful Language seminar, and a year-end trip to a YMCA camp in Black Mountain for more team […]
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Engaging Students through the Arts
The arts connect us. Inspire us. Empower us to believe in something larger than ourselves. ‘Iolani School has excellent studio-based performing and visual arts programs which provides students with opportunities to travel around the world, experience different cultures, and pursue their passions and creative outlets.
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Social Justice Program Shows Students Multiple Perspectives, Real-Life Experiences
The Class of 2018 at The Cambridge School of Weston will be the first to complete the school’s four-year social justice graduation requirement. Students must take at least 12 courses that reflect the diverse viewpoints, complexity, and richness of the multicultural world they live in. They explore multiple perspectives, examine models of social change, and […]
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Kent School Links Middle School with Preschool Students
Kent School is offering a unique class called “Nature Buddies.” “Nature Buddies” links our Middle School students with our Little School students in a Chesapeake Bay Studies science exploration. “Nature Buddies” strengthens Kent School’s nationally recognized Chesapeake Bay Studies Program. Hannah Richardson, Middle School Science Teacher and Nature Buddies leader said, “This class brings students […]