Although the pandemic has had an enormous impact on the educational system, Yorktown Education students have not been affected by it. For many schools across the country, remote learning has presented far more challenges than benefits thus far. Educators were woefully unprepared for the onslaught of obstacles presented by virtual classes. And even for students […]

From day one, Yorktown Education has embraced the enormous value of the Fine Arts program. Our students thrive in their discovery of who they are and what they love. The art and drama experience offers much more than just a distraction from the ordinary. Fine Arts education helps children to connect more deeply to the […]

Finding the best educational environment for your child is one of the finest gifts you could ever give them. Like most young minds beginning the journey toward learning, Yorktown Education students have an eagerness to discover; a passion to express themselves. However, there’s a significant distinction in the outcomes of Yorktown’s learning explorers. From day […]

With education being discussed on every front these days, parents at one Dallas school easily answers the question of why they make Yorktown their top choice for exceptional education. Q: What’s the best thing any parent can do for their child? A: Besides to love and care for them — give them access to the […]

Summer is here, and fun can still be found even when social distancing and wearing masks is part of the equation. Here are some creative ways to keep the family sane, smiling and safe this summer during the COVID-19 crisis. Outside Fun at Home You don’t necessarily need to drive away from home to have […]

Dear Yorktown Community, We celebrated Memorial Day to remember that freedom, progress, opportunity, and the safety of our way of life are an honor afforded to us by the sacrifice of so many others. We celebrated, as our protectors would want, by enjoying the fruits of their labor and remembering them. And, as always, the [...]

For parents who are helping their children with schooling at home during the COVID-19 crisis, knowing more about the concept of unschooling as a support to their online classes can be helpful and enlightening. The term ‘unschooling’ was coined in the 1970s and used by educator John Holt, widely regarded as the father of unschooling. […]

While many students are doing their learning from home these days, the hope is that they are becoming more self-directed in the process. Work-from-home education offers the opportunity for students to be more self-directed, as long as they’re not struggling with tightly structured, time-in-seat methods of traditional schools, which is more about crowd control than […]

It can be difficult to understand why someone puts off something that is important and fall into a trap of anxiety and stress. So we ask the question – why do people procrastinate? Studies estimate that 80 to 95 percent of college students procrastinate, with about 75 percent who consider themselves procrastinators. Although procrastination seems […]

Drawing has proven to be more effective than writing, viewing, or listening in many scenarios. It’s something we do instinctively from the earliest years of life — drawing. A crayon can be a tool of captivating discovery for young imaginations. Childhood scribbles are early signs of cognitive development and serve as springboards to learning to […]