Why Some Nonreligious Families Are Choosing Faith-Based Schools
When Liz* first enrolled her son in preschool, she did not have the experience she was promised. After a year at a secular private...
The Benefits of Individualized Learning
An interest in Montessori education is on the rise—with its emphasis on hands-on, self-directed learning. And it was this child-focused approach that inspired teacher...
Readiness for Kindergarten: A Parent’s Guide to Basic Skills
The Good Old Days
I began teaching first grade back in the dark ages — the 1960s. Back then, many children didn’t attend kindergarten, and...
Back-to-School Survival Guide
While it’s not yet time to trade summer pool days and popsicles for pencils and planners, the first day of school is around the...
What Does Inclusion & Acceptance Mean for Neurodiverse Students in the DMV?
You've been accepted! What does inclusion and acceptance mean for neurodiverse students — and how can they find it in Montgomery County private schools?You...
It’s Not Summer School — It’s Summer Camp!
The DMV has dozens of American Camp Association (ACA)-accredited camps to meet your children’s needs. One type of camp to consider is a school-affiliated...
Congressional School: Learning That’s More Than Test Deep
Founded in 1939, Congressional School is a co-ed, independent, day school on a beautiful 40-acre campus in the heart of Falls Church, Virginia. Dedicated...
Goddard School Teams Up With “Blue’s Clues” Host to Challenge World Record
The Goddard School of Waldorf in Waldorf, Md. will be part of an attempt to break a Guinness World Record on a special livestream...
The Arts and Executive Functioning: How the Arts Make Us Better Learners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ8q4OShmm4It’s well known that the arts make us happier and healthier, and that students involved in the arts often get better grades and attend...
The Best Tips for Back-to-School Prep
Don’t look now, but school is just around the corner. The dog days of summer are here: Kids are enjoying lazy days at the...
