How One Small School Policy Makes a Lifetime of Difference Drive past any bus stop, and you’ll see it. In the dim early morning light, kids wait for their bus to take them to school. But it’s not the boisterous and joyful social scene you might imagine when children gather together. Instead, those children are […]
These 6 Advantages of Preschool Lay a Positive Educational Foundation
Exploring the Social, Emotional, and Academic Benefits of Preschool While raising children is a profoundly fulfilling journey for caregivers, navigating the best educational path can often become overwhelming. It’s why many parents find themselves weighing and considering the value of enrolling their child in preschool. If your young child is of preschool age, consider these […]
4 Proven Tactics to Create a Positive School Culture
How Westminster School Promotes a Positive School Culture for Teachers, Administrators, and Students What makes a school great? Stellar academics? Excellent extracurricular activities? Amazing teaching staff? No single aspect of a school makes it an outstanding place to learn, to grow, and to thrive. A positive school culture is the cumulative result of everything that […]
Is Private School the Answer to the Pandemic-Widened Education Gap?
The Kotler-Kauffman Family of Virginia Says Yes “They weren’t engaged in learning; instead, they experienced sadness and a sense of isolation. The situation was just overwhelming.” That’s Jena Kotler speaking about her two boys, ten-year-old Jonah Kauffman and eight-year-old Noah. When the pandemic forced public schools into virtual at-home learning, the family knew it wasn’t […]
Westminster School Celebrates 60 Years
Naming of a New Head of School Marks Just Three Appointees in Six Decades The year was 1962. John F. Kennedy was president. A postage stamp was $0.04. West Side Story took top honors at the Oscars, and the world gained The Tin Drum, by Günter Grass. It would be seven years before anyone stepped […]
Six Private School Myths
The Facts You Need before Enrolling Your Child in the Next School Year The right education can give students the foundation they need for future success. This applies to academics, but it is equally relevant to confidence, poise, leadership skills, interpersonal development, and more. This drive to give children the best possible start is the [...]
11 Questions to Ask When Planning for Your Child’s Education
Selecting the Virginia School That’s Right for You and Your Family If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that there’s nothing more important than your child’s education. Virtual learning was a challenge for every school, and as it continued, parents became increasingly aware that where children go to school, the values of that school, and the […]
6 Ways a Challenging Education Informs Your Life After School
From Careers to Empathy, How a Strong Foundation Sets You Up for Success Education is a foundational tool, and being developed in a challenging, well-rounded, in-depth curriculum from a young age offers lessons that students carry well beyond their school years. Add in the traditions, teaching staff, and diverse community Westminster offers, and students are […]
The Show Must (Safely) Go On!
How Westminster Adapted Its Drama Program through the Pandemic ? The arts are central to a balanced, comprehensive education. By participating in music, dancing, writing, theater, and other subsets of the arts, children—especially young, developing minds—derive invaluable academic, social, and emotional benefits. (See this literature review for a more detailed look at the benefits of […]
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