Tidbit # 15-Strengths-Based Private Education at Scholars Academy
A strengths-based private education, at Scholars Academy, is a type of educational program that focuses on the individual’s unique talents and skills, rather than their weaknesses. While public schools have traditionally used an academic system focused on identifying students’ weaknesses, a private school with a strengths-based approach is designed to help students reach their full […]
Tidbit # 14-A Major Issue In Education Today
A Major Issue In Education Today Too many students fail to reach their potential because they did not receive appropriately challenging curriculum and services. The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) reports that 73% of teachers agreed that, “Too often the brightest students are bored and under-challenged in school. – we’re not giving them a […]
Tidbit # 13-Innovating creative pedagogical solutions…
An Online School Like No Other: Innovating creative pedagogical solutions to support shared goals for gifted and twice-exceptional K-12 learners across the world Laura Sawyer Lowder Pfeiffer University & Scholars Academy for the Gifted & Artistically Elite United States laura.lowder@pfeiffer.edu Hannah Hill Park Scholars Academy for the Gifted & Artistically Elite United States Hannah.Park.SA@gmail.com Abstract: […]
TIDBIT # 12- AUTONOMY IN THE CLASSROOM
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 is unique. Unfortunately, this is what gives ‘the rebellious teenager’ an infamous bad rep. Home and street behavior are fertile ground for the flexing of […]
Tidbit # 8-How to Rest
A lot of people have written on this topic over the past 5-10 years, in particular. Major studies have been completed. The Harvard Business Review has just published an article about listening to your body and learning to relax, say no, the benefits of yoga — you know the rest. Let me start off by […]
Empowering Tidbit # 41- Teaching: A Timeless Call to Empower
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 the desks and the books, that educators like myself find our purpose. To teach is to plant seeds that may take years to grow, yet […]
Empowering Tidbit # 40.2-Exploring the Upper Academy of SA
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 sun gently peeks through the curtains, students at Upper Scholars Academy awaken to a new day of exploration and learning. Some students may choose to […]
Empowering Tidbit # 39.2-A Solution-Oriented Approach
Part II: Fostering Collaborative Excellence: Scholars Academy’s Commitment to Supportive and Solution-Oriented Communication with Parents Supportive, patient, and solution-oriented communication is at the core of our commitment at Scholars Academy for the Gifted to maintaining mutual respect with parents, regardless of the challenges that may arise. 1. **Open Dialogue:** – We prioritize open and honest […]
Empowering Tidbit # 39.1: Dedication to Nurturing Family Partners
Part I: Embracing Collaborative Excellence: Scholars Academy’s Dedication to Nurturing Family Partnerships At the heart of the Scholars Academy lies a deep understanding: parents are the steadfast pillars in a child’s journey of growth and learning. We cherish the invaluable role that parents play, and it is our unwavering commitment to walk hand in hand […]
Empowering Tidbit # 38-Calming an Anxious, Gifted Child
Highly gifted students often possess exceptional cognitive abilities that set them apart in the classroom. Their aptitude for learning and problem-solving can be a source of pride for both educators and parents. However, it’s essential to recognize that even the most gifted students are not immune to the challenges that life, and the school environment, […]