Dear Scholars Academy Family, This past weekend was one of those moments as parents that feels almost impossible to put fully into words. Our oldest daughter, Haley, a proud Scholars
Understanding and Supporting Your Child’s Behavior: Shifting from “Bad” to Empathy When your child exhibits challenging behavior, it’s important to shift your mindset from labeling it as “bad” to recognizing
Imagine a scenario: Your pre-teen, who has always been an eager learner, has all of a sudden decided that school assignments are uncool. They no longer find joy in the
Have you ever wondered, “Should gifted students be able to skip grades?”. Accelerated learning, which involves advancing gifted children through the educational system at a faster pace, can have several
Use Heads Phones Consider investing in a nice (comfy) set of headphones. They are sure to improve audio quality during Zoom calls and block out distracting background noises. Set Timers
Empowering Responsibility: The Benefits of Fun Household ‘Jobs’ for Children Classroom jobs are beneficial for teachers and learners in any classroom setting. Rotating classroom jobs and weekly responsibilities offers many
A magical classroom with curious minds, Where the air is filled with whispered rhymes. Childish laughter, ideas that grow, Creative spirit brought to the show. Colors of imagination that come
Kids go through various stages of increasing autonomy as they age. However, numerous studies have found that the stage that begins around 6th grade and continues through the teen years
I’ve been turning around a few ideas these past months about college prep, test prep, high school classes, middle school requirements — “necessary” skills and knowledge and the energetic push
Is it possible to have a hobby you’re not serious about? I mean, can you actually casually do something and somehow resist the urge to try to be the best
Dear Scholars Academy Family, This past weekend was one of those moments as parents that feels almost impossible to put fully into words. Our oldest daughter, Haley, a proud Scholars
In the quiet corners of a classroom, where sunlight filters through worn-out blinds and chalk dust lingers in the air, you’ll find the heart of education. It is here, among
Unveiling Excellence: Exploring the Upper Scholars Academy for the Gifted-Part II “A Day in the Life at Upper Scholars Academy for the Gifted” *7:30 AM: Rise and Shine* As the
