Schools

It doesn’t take a circus to create a fun atmosphere in school. Here are some simple ways to incorporate fun into the elementary school day.

There are many activities outside of therapy sessions that students and children can do that have therapeutic benefits to them. Check them out.

The number of Montessori schools around the world has been steadily growing since its original implementation by Dr. Maria Montessori at the beginning of the twentieth century. The Montessori Method is revolutionizing the international education system by challenging its most basic principles. And this is not just a bourgeois movement either. In fact, researchers have found that the Montessori Method has improved the achievement gap in lower socioeconomic communities. That is not to say it is not just as effective in the middle and upper class contexts though. Here are a few examples of how Montessori education has been effective in Africa and Asia.

Choosing a school for your child is a tough decision. Parents all over the world are faced with this decision each year, as we contemplate where they will get the best education and where their talents will be best put to use. If you are considering a private school or a Christian boarding school, you may not be sure where to start. While there are many websites that grade schools on many different factors, they usually only include local public education options.

Educating the whole person is a commonly heard phrase, but what does it mean? For private schools, it means providing an appropriate balance of work and play; a chance to try new things both inside the classroom and out; an opportunity to change and grow. Private schools encourage students to be active participants in life.

Music educators employed in the Orange County schools of North Carolina, want your trumpet. They’ll also take your flute, saxophone, clarinet, bassoon, or snare. If you were a “band geek” in school, and you still have your instrument, you probably have some fond memories of your musical days.