Category: Education
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30+ Unique School Event Ideas to Bring Your Community Together
Creating memorable and engaging events is key to building a vibrant school community. Whether you want to strengthen parent involvement, boost student morale, or showcase your school’s achievements, these event ideas can help you accomplish your goals. Here are 30+ event ideas with some helpful tips and tricks to make sure event succeeds. 1. Back-to-School Bash…
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5 Summer Recruitment Tips to Boost Enrollment Before Fall
Summer break is a time for relaxation, but for many school leaders, it’s a crucial period to ensure that your student roster is full and ready for the new academic year. With the right strategies in place, you can make the most of this time to boost your enrollment numbers and set your school up…
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Our Thank You Letter To Educators
Dear Educators, Every day, you perform incredible feats beyond the call of duty, not just as teachers but as shapers of future generations. There simply are not enough words to express our gratitude towards all you do, but we are going to try our best. In honor of Teacher Appreciation week, we want to highlight…
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13 Things Schools Leaders Need to Know About School Choice in 2024
It’s no secret that School Choice is continuing to grow and expand with each year – and that is something to celebrate! School Choice empowers families to choose a school that best suits their child’s needs, interests, and learning style, giving them a greater chance to succeed. But beyond giving families more power, School Choice…
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Strategies to Reassure Parents About Your School Safety Measures
We know that as a school leader, your top priority is ensuring the safety and well-being of your students. With the start of a new academic year approaching, it is crucial to address parents’ genuine concerns regarding their children’s security while attending school and demonstrate your commitment to prioritizing their child’s well-being above all else.…
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Summer Learning: 5 Must-Have AI Tools for the Modern Classroom
Are you a forward-thinking school leader who is always looking for new technological advancements to benefit your school community? Well, if you haven’t already, it’s time to jump on the AI (Artificial Intelligence) bandwagon! With AI rapidly changing the education landscape, it’s essential to keep up, so you and your staff can take full advantage…
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How to Take Experiential Learning Beyond the Science Lab
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin We’ve all heard this phrase throughout our educational journeys, but it never loses relevance! Even if every school is different and each student unique, giving children the right tools and opportunities to learn through real-world experiences is…
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Three Ways To Help The Entire Family Get Ready For College
Do you remember when you started to think about going to college? Nowadays, students of all ages can begin developing a college mindset early in their academic careers. As school leaders, providing a supportive and encouraging environment for students can help them set goals, visualize their future, and start pursuing their dreams. Keep in mind…
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Students’ Favorite Teachers Receive BIG Surprise
For six years now, Schola has helped thousands of students find their ideal educational setting to improve their education outcomes. We have traveled all around the United States, from California to New York and everywhere in between, spotlighting amazing schools in the country. But there is one thing that always catches our attention and inspires…
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Three Ways To Really Show Teacher Appreciation
As National Teacher Appreciation Week comes to an end, it’s essential to continue acknowledging the outstanding work teachers do on a daily basis. Teachers are the backbone of all schools across the country, and as school leaders, we must support, encourage, and provide the resources they need to thrive in and out of the classroom. …
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Making Professional Development Effective So You Can Grow Together
“That is what learning is. You suddenly understand something you’ve understood all your life, but in a new way.” – Doris Lessing. As educators and school leaders, we often encourage our students to continue learning beyond the classroom and pushing to reach their full potential, but who enables us to do the same? We must…
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Three Reasons Why Parents Are Searching For Schools With Personalized Learning
Every day more and more families are looking for specific educational approaches to help their children receive the support they need to thrive. Personalized Learning is one of the many options out there for a more complete and customizable learning experience. This type of learning provides a tailored academic approach to each student’s strengths, needs,…
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5 Reasons Why School Choice is a Game-Changer
Long gone are the days where students’ only option was to attend their assigned district school. The world of education has progressed from having only one or two models to now having countless school types and learning styles available. Along with new options, school choice has also progressed, making it easier for families to choose…
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3 Reasons to Ask Students This Question
School is back in full swing! But before the back-to-school excitement begins to fade and students settle into routines, asking one crucial question may change the trajectory for the year. What does success look like to you? Students come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, so it’s crucial for school leaders and educators not to assume…
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3 Ways to Implement “Student-Defined” Success
Why does your school want more student enrollments? This question may seem preposterous. Why wouldn’t you want more enrollments? Student enrollments keep your school open, provide the funding for staff and resources, and grow your school community. But beyond that, the motive behind increasing enrollments should be student success. Meeting your enrollment goals means your school can help…