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  • We Spark Creativity

    Eighth Grade Poetry Becomes Blues Music

    Poetry and cross curricular learning is alive, meaningful and robust at Kent School. Eighth Grade students study a blend of twentieth century literature, history, art and music throughout the academic year. The students read novels short stories, poems, plays and non-fiction articles to complete research papers. They read John Steinbeck, Ray Bradbury, Richard Connell, Langston […]

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  • We Encourage Exploration

    Admiral Farragut Academy Aviation Department is awarded $5,000 grant by American Airlines

    Admiral Farragut Academy (Farragut) was one of 17 aviation focused schools and organizations around the country awarded with a grant by American Airlines because of its dedication to training the next generation of aviators. The $5,000 grant to Farragut will enhance the Lower School Aviation experience and give its younger students the opportunity to train […]

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  • We Shape the Future

    Kent School Embraces Cross-Curricular Instruction

    Kent School Inspires Deeper Learning with Cross-Curricular Instruction Teachers at Kent School have fully embraced the enhanced teaching and learning opportunities that come from cross-curricular instruction. Two recent projects illustrate the depth of student understanding when students can study one topic in different classes. Middle School Literature is selected based on the period of history […]

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  • We Strengthen Communities

    Old Trail School Partners with Countryside on Farm Project

    Old Trail School and Countryside (formerly Countryside Conservancy) have formed a new partnership (the “Farm Project”) that will ensure the future of the OTS Farm, a major priority of the School for the last two years. Countryside has been working with the School for several years through the Winter Farmers’ Markets and other educational programs […]

    1 Recommendation
  • We Nurture Growth

    #IMAGINEKentSchool

    Kent School celebrates its Golden Anniversary this year. In celebration and recognition of this wonderful milestone, we created this video to introduce our theme of IMAGINE for the 2018-2019 academic year. With 50 years behind us, we look ahead to the next 50 years and IMAGINE our future with hope, joy and a vision for […]

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  • We Strengthen Communities

    Kindness Rocks at Seven Hills School

    The Kindness Rocks Project at Seven Hills has been spreading instant joy and gratitude throughout the community. The project began last year as an activity during the school’s Extended Day Fall Camp. Teacher Debbie Shipherd saw a post on Facebook regarding The Kindness Rocks Project and decided it would be a perfect fit for her […]

    2 Recommendations
  • We Challenge Minds

    Student Centered Learning Bridges Math Curriculum & Student Interests

    At University Lake School (ULS), song recordings, artwork, planning an escape room, and designing a home are nothing out of the ordinary in math class. From the preprimary program to the upper school program, students and faculty follow a student-centered approach to learning, which allow students to explore their own interests across all subjects – […]

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  • We Strengthen Communities

    Canton Country Day School partners with Habitat for Humanity

    As a part of the Canton Country Day School Service Learning Program, the eighth grade class volunteers at Habitat for Humanity, a tradition for ten years now. The Class of 2018 made the decision to donate to the community for their class gift which is normally given back to the school. This year, $1700 was […]

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  • We Cultivate Character

    A kindness challenge to teach our children how to practice empathy and self-care

    This 30-day kindness challenge took place during students’ advisories and they participated in one or two kindness activities every week. The kindness curriculum was created by the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley. Through this program, the school received access to outstanding kindness-building lesson plans following the successful completion of the challenge. There were numerous […]

    2 Recommendations
  • We Inspire Leadership

    The Howard School Celebrates Georgia STEM Day

    The Howard School celebrated Georgia STEM Day with its first-ever “Brain Day.” The school’s seniors led the younger students in STEAM activities throughout the day.

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  • We Spark Creativity

    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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  • We Shape the Future

    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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