One of the words that we are promoting this year at Yorktown Education is “Collaboration”. Why choose collaboration for a word to promote this school year? Collaboration is a lifelong task that just does not go away. You have likely heard the groans of a teenager being told, “this is a group project, and I […]
It is a question that we hear often, and it can be a bit of an odd discussion to say that your child is not in 4th grade but is in Cohort 2. What does that mean when your child is in Cohort 2, rather than 4th grade? That means that your child is receiving […]
Challenges are Really Opportunities Helping your child with college planning includes ensuring they’re confident to face the challenges ahead. Sending them off with a positive attitude about challenges seen not as problems but rather as opportunities is a great start. They must be prepared to self-monitor their own performance, problem solve, and find solutions for […]
The concept of being ‘different’ is often misconstrued. These days being different is more like a trend; often even a competition. But the idea of being different when it comes to education calls for a broader definition of the word that can also translate to mean being the best. When it comes to the best […]
Studying in another country is probably one of the most positive experiences for any student. It’s an opportunity to see the world and experience new cultures, customs, activities, and ideas. Yorktown Education has a respected International Student Program that gives students from other countries an opportunity to experience the American culture first-hand. Students live with […]
Today’s students have options when it comes to learning leadership skills. A traditional classroom puts the teacher in front of the students, asking questions on a certain topic, then calling on raised hands to get answers. But how does it work when teacher takes a backseat, gives ownership of not only the topic, but the […]
With summer so near, it may not seem like the right time to think about where your child will go to school in the fall; and yet, it might be the best time of all. Why? Because choosing the right school for your child takes time, research, asking relevant questions, and visiting the schools. First […]
A few of our students traveled to China during Spring Break with Mrs. Ma. Here is what two of them had to say about their exciting trip. My Trip to China by Maya Hardee We went to many exciting places over our week trip to Beijing, China. On the first day, we visited the Badaling […]
As spring glides toward summer, thoughts of time off, vacations, hanging out with friends and just relaxing can distract kids’ thinking. Some kids will head for summer camp or travel to spend a few weeks with friends or relatives. For some, it’s a chance to ‘catch up’ on reading, math or another subject. But, while […]
Where exactly is the ‘funny bone’ and what part of our brain does it control? Of course, there is no physiological funny bone, and yet the reference to it reminds us of the fun and good humor of childhood playtime. Yet, research shows that humor cannot be dismissed when associated with how it affects learning. […]