- Park School Holiday Craft Fair
If you are in the Baltimore area next week, stop in. - Deerfield Student Receives a Wet William
Don't know what a Wet William is? Read this satire in The Onion.
- International Night at Sacred Heart Schools, Chicago
Over 700 people attended last Friday. You can see photos online. - Kids and Homework
This story from Toronto's Globe and Mail explains the findings of the Canadian Council on Learning's research on homework.
- Student Survey on Laptops - Part 2 of 2
Pam Livingston shares the results of an international survey she did on how students use their laptops. - Testing Madness on the Race to Nowhere
A head's blog on preparing infants for admissions tests. The stress begins at an early age.
- St. Johnsbury Academy's Composting Program
SJA's cafeteria collected almost a ton of waste food in 2 weeks as part of the Academy's ambitious environmental sustainability and energy conservation initiatives. Kudos, SJA! - 10 Ways to Cut Energy Costs
Here are a few easy ways to save on your school's energy bills.
- Can You Recite Your School's Mission Statement?
Doug Halladay challenges boards to write a one sentence mission statement. He's right. Most mission statements read like an editorial.
- Postal Service Limits Letter To Santa Program
It appears that concerns about sex offenders have forced the USPS to curtail a 55 year old program. That's sad. - 10 Offbeat Essay Topics
Show this blog to seniors doing college applications. Their essay topics could be a lot worse. - From the Headmaster of Taft School: 2009 Parents' Day Address
Remarks by William R. MacMullen '78, can be read or listened to online. It's the next best thing to having been there.
- Go Far, Go Together Seeks to Raise $50 Million for Miss Hall's School
While the campaign is slated to end in 2013, it has already raised over $25 million. - Delphi Academy Plans Open House
The date is this Saturday, November 21 from 1 - 3 p.m.
- U.K. Schools of the Year 2009
The Times of London has once again published its listing of Schools of the Year. It makes for some interesting reading. - Study: One-fourth of teen drivers text behind the wheel
Better driver education is needed. - ASL at Eagle Rock
Eagle Rock offers American Sign Language.li>
- Dane's Blog
Elementary School Heads tweeted this one. And it is worth bookmarking. - MATHCOUNTS Competition at Hawaii Prep
Fifty-four Middle School students were participants in the annual MATHCOUNTS competition on Friday, November 13. - An Unfair Game: Standardized Testing Ruins a School's Spirit
Anthony Cody blogs about the pitfalls of teaching to the test in Edutopia.
- Cushing's Library Goes Digital
Cushing Academy's library renovation has drawn national attention from the media. See why. - Groton At The ISL
"Great day for Groton! Football won 21-20, field hockey won 3-2, boys cc 1st in N.E., girls 3rd, and Faith Richardson '11 NE Champ in cc!" - How Important Are Students' Laptops?
Read the results of a 700+ student survey.
- Wilbraham & Monson Academy Players in The Visit
According to the Tweet, last night's performance was outstanding. Great photos! - Support for KHS Football from Baghdad
So terrific to be connected. KHS dad posted overseas sends a picture message for the Kents Hill-Hebron game today. - Tonight: The Nymph Errant
The Urban School's production of The Nymph Errant is drawing rave reviews. Last performance tonight.
- Astronaut Alum Speaks to Sewickley Students
Astronaut and alumnus Mike Finke spoke to MS and LS students. - Denver Academy's Dateline DA
DA has set up its news page in a most attractive way. Easy to navigate. - Art as Self-Alteration
Great blog from The Webb School on the arts.
- Tiger Day at Woodberry Forest a Huge Success!
Wonder to see the response with "177 total gifts and $117,228 donated to the Amici Fund". - Best Practices for Preventing Cyberbullying
Some great suggestions for parents and educators on how to prevent the electronic form of bullying.
- Veterans' Day Parade in Wahiawa
It rained but everybody still had a great time. - Merit Scholars at Sewickley
Congratulations to the Class of 2009 which was offered $3.7 million in merit scholarships from colleges and universities. Inspiring! - College Prep Fair at Hawaii Preparatory Academy
HPA's Annual College Fair: Thursday, November 19 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Taylor Commons. 27 colleges expected.
- New 21st-century skills guide available
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21) has released a new guide intended to help schools..."evaluate the integration of 21st-century skills into their policies and practices". - Care to Tango, Emma?
Jorge Torres, a world-renowned tango artist, visited Emma Willard. Ah! Visions of red roses clenched in teeth as the young ladies tangoed the day away. - Ashbury faces suit over alleged sex assault
The Ottawa Citizen reports on legal action against a top Canadian boarding school. - Nursery Tour: Vincent's Montessori inspired room
Montessori inspires young minds at school. Imagine what a Montessori inspired bedroom for children will do.
- Cristo Rey "Take Your Teacher to Work Day" puts teachers in corporate offices with teenagers
Story about Cristo Rey Jesuit High's Corporate Internship Program (CIP) - Wilbraham & Monson Academy Trail Hike
Pictures from the 2009 Outdoor Adventure hike on the Appalachian Trail - Bishop's School Has 165 AP Honors Students
"The College Board has named 165 Bishop's Upper School students Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Examinations taken in May." - Auction Photos
Photos from Park School's auction.
- Boys Win at ISL Cross Country
- >ISL Cross Country Championships results.
- It's Nutty!
Delightful blog from the headmaster of Hillbrook on acorns.
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