by admin | Jun 17, 2015 | For Parents
Did you know that 2/3 of students who cannot read proficiently by the end of 4th grade will end up in jail or on welfare? Or, that over 70% of America’s inmates cannot read above a 4th grade level? It may be hard to believe, but 1 in 4 children in America grow up...
by admin | Jun 16, 2015 | For Parents
Did you know… Stephanie Wilson of the 2006 NASA Discovery Crew developed an interest in space travel at age 13? Renowned surgeon Dr. Ben Carson dreamed of becoming a doctor before he entered the 5th grade? Condoleezza Rice was a piano prodigy who credits the long...
by admin | Jun 16, 2015 | For Parents
Now that the school year has wrapped up, it’s a good time to reflect on the hits — and misses — of the year. Did your child abhor subjects he previous loved? Sometimes, subject matter isn’t the only factor in such a situation. What really might...
by admin | May 20, 2015 | For Parents, In the News, K-12 Private School
A new study by the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that reading daily to young children, starting in infancy, can help with language acquisition and literacy skills. But, the report says, many children are missing out! This summer, you can get your kids excited...
by admin | May 19, 2015 | For Parents, For Students, Scholarships
Each year, nearly 38,000 high school students from across the country enter to win a share of the $2.2 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the VFW’s Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition. The VFW established the Voice of Democracy...