In the digital age, children’s mental health and development face new challenges, from excessive screen time to less hands-on play. This guide shares insights on fostering independence and resilience, with practical tips for families to balance tech use and nurture essential life skills.

The last time you wanted to learn something new, what did you do? Did it involve filling out worksheets? Probably not—and the same is true for our students. We aim to nurture children's curiosity and foster a deep, lasting love of learning.

Small adjustments to our language and approach can profoundly influence our children's mindset and future success.

Neurodiverse learners require the same foundational skills as their peers but sometimes benefit from alternative approaches to learning and teaching. Given the prevalence of neurodiversity, there is a moral imperative for schools to evolve with effective support strategies. Here are some ways we're addressing this:

Emotions are the key to almost all human behavior. One of the most important parts of our job is helping our children develop emotional intelligence and learn to experience and process emotions in healthy ways. 

If there was something we could give our kids that would help them thrive in school, be more likely to finish college, and even have more positive adult relationships, we would want to give it to them, right? It turns out there is!

When your child hops in the car, and you eagerly await an animated recount of their day, you might find yourself wondering if they truly had an uneventful day or if there's something more beneath the surface. Here are some tips for productive and meaningful conversations.

Giving children our trust and some level of autonomy can be a tremendous motivator. Here are some tips for helping children take on responsibilities and chores, along with some autonomy and trust through win-win agreements.

This is just a sampling of our 4th and 5th grade student-created Bills of Rights, designed to connect their study of American history with the values they hold dear. As a school leader, I’m always inspired to see what our students find important and how creatively our teachers help them connect learning to their own lives.