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  • We Inspire Leadership

    HUMM Institute at Trinity Hall Provides Leadership Outreach to Girls in the Community

    This experiential learning activity was introduced through Trinity Hall’s HUMM Institute, an entrepreneurial ecosystem intentionally designed to encourage young women to explore the business of design through an entrepreneurial lens. This collaborative exercise conducted in joint partnership with a number of students from Holy Cross Academy in Rumson, NJ culminated with the following article highlighting […]

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  • We Cultivate Character

    One Team philosophy at ʻIolani School

    Every school has a culture that is unique and special. At ʻIolani School in Honolulu, Hawaii, the One Team ethos is what defines an ʻIolani education. Filmmaker/Alumnus Johnathan Walk ʻ05 and editor of the schoolʻs award-winning magazine, Cathy Lee Chong, worked on this video to share what One Team is all about. The video was […]

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  • We Spark Creativity

    'The Show Must Go On' – The Hill School Presents Its First Virtual Theatrical Performance

    While many schools cancelled their theatrical performances due the COVID-19 pandemic, Chris McGriff, director of the Center For The Arts at The Hill School, saw an opportunity to do something that had never been done before at the School – put on a virtual production. McGriff wrote an original play titled “Jury Trial” and offered […]

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  • We Shape the Future

    Durham E-cademy – Day 1

    Durham Academy’s spring break began on March 6. Due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the school decided to suspend on-campus instruction and activities. DA’s 200+ faculty and staff returned from spring break and in 48 hours, launched an online version of DA for 1,227 students in grades Pre-K through 12. The first […]

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  • We Spark Creativity

    ESD's AP Physics 2 Holds Recyclable Watercraft Race

    Last month, The Episcopal School of Dallas Upper School science teacher Matt Varvir challenged his AP Physics II class to construct a watercraft out of recyclable materials that could float on its own. Using cardboard, aluminum, or plastic, the raft should support at least 150 lbs of weight when floating in the quarry. Further requirements […]

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  • We Cultivate Character

    The Ethics Project at Rye Country Day School

    Just after the conclusion of the 2018-19 school year, 14 Upper School students gathered for the fourth annual RCDS Ethics Project, a retreat developed by an interdisciplinary faculty collaboration aimed at expanding students’ knowledge and analytical skills around matters pertaining to ethical awareness and active, purpose-driven engagement. This year’s retreat examined ethics and the law, […]

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  • We Cultivate Character

    Arts at 'Iolani School

    The performing and visual arts programs at ‘Iolani School in Honolulu, Hawaii provide students with the experiences, resources, and opportunities to express themselves, discover their passions, and to explore the world and all of its possibilities.

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  • We Encourage Exploration

    Students at St. Paul’s School for Girls Build Living History Exhibit for Alumnae Weekend

    Students in the Women’s History elective at St. Paul’s School for Girls (SPSG) partnered with the Development Office to create a Living History Exhibit on the history of SPSG, which was displayed for the school’s reunion weekend. Beginning with primary source research in the school’s archives, students brainstormed topics of interest, research questions, and initial […]

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  • We Inspire Leadership

    Social Justice Slam and the Power Of Student Voice

    Buckley Country Day School turned its auditorium into a showcase for some of its brightest young minds, sharing some of their most passionate work at the Social Justice Slam. It was certainly a night to remember, as students used their voices and imagery—through poetry and film about social issues and courageous human rights defenders—yielding results […]

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  • We Encourage Exploration

    Welcome to the Chopped Kitchen: ESD Edition

    Earlier this semester, 10 students at The Episcopal School of Dallas entered the Chopped kitchen – aka the ESD Food Science lab. Students were tasked with creating a dish using the three mystery ingredients in the basket: oranges, mint, and bacon. Their final dish must include a total of seven ingredients, including the three mystery […]

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  • We Challenge Minds

    Physical Science Students Build Cardboard Boats That – Sometimes – Float

    In the fall of 2018, the Episcopal School of Acadiana (ESA) held its 17th annual Physical Science Refrigerator Boat Regatta. Equipped with a cardboard appliance box, silicone sealant, duct tape, plastic ties, paint and a couple of weeks to work, each group of two to three students crafted a boat designed to carry one passenger […]

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  • We Spark Creativity

    AP Psychology Students Learn Sweet Lesson Building Neurons Out of Candy

    Students at The Episcopal School of Dallas are already busy in AP Psychology learning about the nervous system. They made neurons (presynaptic and postsynaptic) out of candy yesterday to better understand the parts of a neuron. They were to use the following parts and label them with their partner: Axon: Twizzler Pull Aparts Dendrites: Sour […]

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