Wow. What a year for independent school admissions. With the collision of COVID-19 impacting the private school admissions process like never before, parents are scrambling for answers.
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There are more than 3,000 colleges in the US alone. The college search can be a little overwhelming and rising seniors (and their parents!) can find it difficult to think beyond big-name schools or the colleges where all your classmates go. Here are 4 creative ideas to think dream outside the box when it comes to the college search:
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These are my most popular/recommended/can’t be missed must-haves for move-in day.
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What to expect on move-in day plus some tips on must-bring things!
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We are excited to announce August’s Parent Book Club selection! This month, we are highlighting The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel.
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Happy August and Happy Back to School! Hope you all had a wonderful summer and you're ready to tackle another successful school year. As we begin another month (can you believe it?!), I've included a helpful list of resources below to help guide your to-do items. Take a look at these helpful tips below on what to check off your list in August.
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Happy August and Happy Back to School! Hope you all had a wonderful summer and you're ready to tackle another successful school year. As we launch another month (can you believe it?!), I've included a helpful list of resources below to help guide your to-do items this month. Take a look at these helpful tips below on what to check off your list this month.
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If colleges on your best-fit list are reopening and you’re planning a visit, there are a few steps students can take to make the experience as impactful as possible.
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In the wake of COVID-19, few schools have determined exactly what they’re planning to do come August. Open their doors completely? Continue online learning? A hybrid model? Given this uncertainty, there are some strategies parents can implement now to ensure a smooth transition come August—no matter what that looks like.
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Montessori is a method of education that is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play. In Montessori classrooms children make creative choices in their learning, while the classroom and the highly trained teacher offer age-appropriate activities to guide the process.
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In the last several years, the publishing world has seen a surge in diverse authors, characters, and stories. While many are leading the charge to bring diverse literature into our communities, it’s time to update the reading material in our classrooms, school libraries, and lesson plans to represent all of our learners at every level.
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“You are unique and if that is not fulfilled, then something has been lost." Our origin story is tenderly wrapped up within that quote above. Thanks for letting us share the “why behind the why.”
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Is your kiddo ready for Kindergarten? Here are some easy ways to prepare for Kindergarten to empower your student to launch his/her academic career with ease and confidence.
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So excited to announce this month’s book choice: “The Most Stressed Years of Their Lives: Helping Your Kid Survive and Thrive During Their College Years” by Dr. B. Janet Hibbs and Dr. Anthony Rostain.”
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Summer is almost here! And that means camps—sports camps, coding camps, art camps, and everything in between. We’ve sifted through all the independent schools that have opened up in-person camps for students this summer. But hurry—registration will go quickly!
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Congratulations to this year’s seniors to working so hard—especially in such a nontraditional admissions season. We are celebrating placements all week long!
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Each month, we’re excited to share a book recommendation for parents! We like to choose books that have foundations in either parenting, child-rearing, education, or psychology. Each month, we share our recommendation along with discussion questions and conversation guides to help equip families. In May, we’re reading “The Danish Way of Parenting: What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids” by Iben Dissing Sandahl.
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I came across this article from Kari Kampakis and it stopped me in my tracks. From my time mentoring elementary and middle-schools girls and teaching middle and upper school, I can say with certainty that these insights are so accurate, revenant, and raw.
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April’s book pick has been a longtime favorite of mine. It’s been revolutionary in my marriage, my family relationships, friendships, and time in the classroom. Check out the easy guide Love Language guide, access the quiz, and download family discussion questions!
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Congratulations to this year’s cohort to working so hard—especially in such a nontraditional admissions season. We are celebrating placements all week long! Take a look at the list of Atlanta independent schools that were represented in the admissions cycle for the 2021-2022 school year.
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