Since the pandemic, many schools have reconsidered their requirements for the ACT/SAT tests. There is some indication that this reevaluation goes deeper than COVID and consideration for students that are unable to test or unwilling to test in the format that is available for them. For this reason, it is useful to think about what…
What would you say are the qualities of a good student? A willingness to not know. I think teachers can be better at creating an environment where it’s ok to not know. I think that is successful to varying degrees in schools. You find out a student’s been struggling for months but they never came…
While Covid-related school closures have, for the most part, finally ended, learning loss brought about by the disruption of the pandemic has unfortunately lingered. Various studies have found significant, lingering decreases in reading and math proficiency. Losses have been seen across the board, but are most prevalent in older students and less wealthy areas. Fortunately,…
1. What is the most important thing you wish you could tell all applicants? The most important thing is to be themselves. The goal is for the school to get to know who they are as a person. Showcase who they are and highlight their greatest strengths. Each child has unique gifts and talents. Let…
It’s that time of year. School is about to resume and homework is on the agenda. If you’re like most kids, you are a busy student involved in many extra curricular activities and school work comes last on the totem pole. So how do you prioritize and get your work done? 1. Plan out your…