By Luke Jacob, director of writing, communication and media literacy “…ONE of more than 800…”“…one of MORE than 800…”“…one of more than EIGHT HUNDRED…” Early this spring, I was rehearsing.
By Michelle Hirschy, director of wellness In my life, I have often been told that when someone is hurt, there is a two-step process for moving forward: someone must apologize,.
By Rafael Eaton, head librarian The early 2010s were an awkward time for library science. I was going through graduate school, and in my required, more general classes, there was.
By Dan Lenzen, director of design and innovation When I arrived on the LJCDS campus seven years ago, the Design and Innovation Lab was a mostly-empty room with bare white.
By Kristy King, director of the Learning Resource Center “I can dream even when the lights are out. All circuits on! Fireworks! I light up! I’m all ears, eyes, heart.
By Robert Wagner, director of visual and performing arts I recently attended the National Association of Independent Schools’ annual conference and enjoyed hearing keynote speaker Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, Ph.D., advocate for experiencing.
By Jeff Hutzler, director of athletics and physical education Most would agree that participation in school sports should be fun, but athletes having fun is not enough. Playing La Jolla.
By Kristy Johnson, head of Middle School We all experience feedback daily in various forms throughout our lives. The type of feedback and how we receive it help us improve.
By Colleen O’Boyle, assistant head of school for academic affairs November 16, 2022 Dear Country Day, As a child, my paternal grandfather would often visit from New York City and.
By Michelle Hirschy, director of wellness The start of the school year is such a joyous time for many children and families. Some students are excited to meet their new.
The Power of Creation: Young People as Digital Authors
By Luke Jacob, director of writing, communication and media literacy “…ONE of more than 800…”“…one of MORE than 800…”“…one of more than EIGHT HUNDRED…” Early this spring, I was rehearsing.
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Forgiveness
By Michelle Hirschy, director of wellness In my life, I have often been told that when someone is hurt, there is a two-step process for moving forward: someone must apologize,.
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Creating a Culture of Reading
By Rafael Eaton, head librarian The early 2010s were an awkward time for library science. I was going through graduate school, and in my required, more general classes, there was.
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Sharing Design and Innovation Successes
By Dan Lenzen, director of design and innovation When I arrived on the LJCDS campus seven years ago, the Design and Innovation Lab was a mostly-empty room with bare white.
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Building Toolboxes for Success in a Diverse World
By Kristy King, director of the Learning Resource Center “I can dream even when the lights are out. All circuits on! Fireworks! I light up! I’m all ears, eyes, heart.
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Harnessing Anxiety: We Can Learn So Much From an Arts Education
By Robert Wagner, director of visual and performing arts I recently attended the National Association of Independent Schools’ annual conference and enjoyed hearing keynote speaker Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, Ph.D., advocate for experiencing.
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Fun, Rewarding or Both?
By Jeff Hutzler, director of athletics and physical education Most would agree that participation in school sports should be fun, but athletes having fun is not enough. Playing La Jolla.
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Competency-based Learning
By Kristy Johnson, head of Middle School We all experience feedback daily in various forms throughout our lives. The type of feedback and how we receive it help us improve.
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Challenge
By Colleen O’Boyle, assistant head of school for academic affairs November 16, 2022 Dear Country Day, As a child, my paternal grandfather would often visit from New York City and.
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What to do if Your Child Doesn’t Want to go to School
By Michelle Hirschy, director of wellness The start of the school year is such a joyous time for many children and families. Some students are excited to meet their new.
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