How Exposure to Diversity Positively Shapes Young Learners Diversity is one of the cornerstones and key benefits of a Westminster School education. Here are all the meaningful, impactful, lasting ways diversity helps a young student on all fronts of life: academic, emotional, social, and personal. 6 Benefits of Early Exposure to Diversity Diversity, equity, and […]
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 […]
Fun and Educational Summer Art Projects for Preschoolers
Explore Color and Nature with 3 Summer Art Projects for Preschoolers Just because the summer months have rolled around doesn’t mean your child’s artistic pursuits are over. With these easy, cost-effective summer art projects for preschoolers, you and your child can keep the creativity and artistic expression rolling throughout the year. 3 Can’t-Miss Summer Art […]
Understanding the Importance of Social Development in Preschoolers
Finding a School That Nurtures Social Development in Preschoolers Preschool is about a lot more than learning colors, shapes, and numbers. It’s an astounding time of growth for young learners. As children explore and learn more about themselves, these changes manifest as both personal and interpersonal development. When choosing a school for your young child, […]
Why Character Development Matters in a Private School Education
How Westminster School Limits Bullying with an Emphasis on Kindness Academics should not be the sole focus of any school curriculum. A well-rounded education must address every facet of the developing child: academic, emotional, social, and personal. Here’s how a private school education through Westminster School accounts for character development and better safeguards its students […]
Teacher Attrition Is a Huge Problem…but Not at Westminster School
8 Ways This Northern Virginia Private School Retains Teaching Staff Both private and public education have been dealing with high teacher attrition and fewer people choosing the teaching profession for years. These problems magnified many times over with the pandemic. Over the years, Westminster School has managed to avoid these problems. How do they attract […]
New Fairfax County Public School Policies Affect Grades and Sports
Why Private Schools Are Equipped to Avoid These Kinds of Policies Two recent changes to grading and recess policies in the Fairfax County Public School Policies system have many parents wondering the same question. Is a private school a better fit for my child’s academic, social, emotional, and personal development? Two Fairfax Public School Policies […]
Voice, Talent, Hard Work, and Westminster School
How Westminster School Alumnus Brett Williams Achieved His Sportscasting Dream Where you attend school during your formative years can have a tremendous impact on your future. Within the Westminster School family, nobody knows that better than Brett Williams (class of 2009). Here is his story, what he gained from his time at Westminster, and advice […]
Loss of Learning during the Pandemic Wasn’t Universal…or Necessary
How the Students at Westminster School Didn’t Miss an Educational Beat As we look back on the loss of learning during the pandemic, it’s easy to get discouraged. Test scores are down. Progress in everything from math to reading to social skills regressed. However, the educational successes of Westminster School in Annandale, Virginia, and other […]
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