Learning the BEST skills helps students do better in school
Students come to BEST to do better in school. Some are dealing with personal trauma or emotional difficulties. Others feel […]
AI Makes Us Worse Thinkers Than We Realize
Does AI make us worse thinkers? 🧠💭 This week’s BEST of Wednesdays dives into this big question with Robert McKenzie,
The BEST PTA has a busy year planned
We had a good year last year. This year, we plan to do even better.Last year’s field day was a
Education
Social-Emotional Learning in Middle Schools
In South Carolina, educators, parents, and policymakers are increasingly recognizing the importance of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in shaping the well-being and academic success of middle school students. SEL, as highlighted in the insightful Edutopia article “SEL Begins With the Teacher,” is not just an educational strategy, but it can be looked at as a foundational component of a student’s holistic development.
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How to Build Reading Stamina: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators
academic and personal success. Sustaining concentration and comprehending texts over extended periods, also known as reading stamina, is a crucial skill. Drawing insights from Education Week and Scholastic EduBlog, this blog post explores various strategies and practices to enhance reading stamina, with a focus on small private schools.
Education, Parenting
Helping Parents Convey the Importance of Education to Middle Schoolers
challenging for parents to communicate the importance of school effectively. This blog post aims to provide parents and guardians with strategies to help their middle schoolers understand why education is important for their future.
Education, Trends
Essential Math Concepts for Middle School Success
As students navigate middle school, mastering key math concepts is critical to laying a strong foundation for high school and future academic endeavors. Understanding these core areas helps in academic success, and develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills. We explore the top five math concepts middle school students should focus on and why they are important.
Education, Parenting
Navigating Middle School Challenges: How a Small Private School Can Help
Middle school is a crucial period in a child’s life when they transition from being a kid to a teenager. It is a time when they face significant academic and social challenges. Parents often wonder how to help their children navigate the complexities of these transformative years. A small private school can be particularly beneficial during these times.
Education, Trends
Empowering Students: Fostering Critical and Creative Thinking in School
The education sector has undergone a significant transformation since the Covid pandemic. However, two things still hold a key role in education that will enable students to thrive in both education and life: the ability to think critically and creatively. These skills are especially important for middle and high school students as they prepare to navigate the fast-paced and ever-changing world.
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Director’s Desk for December 2023
As we wrap up another remarkable year and enter the season of joy and giving, I reflect on the incredible