Perhaps the following scenario sounds familiar. A hypothetical student, Jessica, has a history of excellence in school and extracurricular activities. She shoots for the moon
Helping students become capable and confident beyond the parameters of the classroom is central to our mission. To help with this mission, we often organize
We love organization at SAOTG; that’s been made clear. Our stance on educational technology, on the other hand, is often misunderstood. Yes, we have written
Part of high school (or some more competitive middle school programs) is learning how to read. By this, we don’t mean learning how to sound
Most students despise textbook reading assignments, and it’s not hard to see why. Textbooks are built to be boring. The density of the book alone
Breaks get a bad wrap. Whether it’s the never quit mentality instilled in our kids through sports or the workaholic tendencies of many seemingly admirable
Summer reading seemed like such an easy feat several months ago, as finals week turned into summer break. Read a book and write an essay,
Too often smart students don’t have the results to match their potential. The most frustrating students are often the most capable ones. Recognizing and helping
Wouldn’t it be amazing if every student had the creative brilliance of Pablo Picasso, Walt Disney, or Marie Curie? Imagine a classroom full of creative,
Teachers have been imploring students to ask questions for as long as I can remember. In fact, most classes, from preschool to high school, reserve
