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 […]
Dear Yorktown Community: I would like to thank our parents for working with us while we are starting off our school year. Thank you to the Lo family for donating six sterilizing air filters to purify school air, a dentist can be very helpful! When our parents get creative and make excellent suggestions, we all […]
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 […]
Many parents struggle trying to understand why the gaps in public education exist which cause children to become bored and unchallenged, often leading to behavioral issues and poor learning performance. Over-packed curriculum and crowded classrooms are in large part responsible for the boredom, negativity, apathy and self-doubt that have been seen the last decade in […]
On November 13th Yorktown Education presented The Sound of Music and Into The Woods at Stellar Music Conservatory in Plano. Congratulations to all of the cast members, and a special thank you to all of the parents and teachers for their support during this production. [one_third][/one_third][one_third][/one_third] [one_third_last][/one_third_last] To see more images, visit our Fall 2016 […]
Yorktown Education is now enrolling international students as well as accepting applications for host families. Welcoming a foreign exchange student allows your family the opportunity to share your family’s American way of life with a student from another culture. Family members gain a broader perspective on the world, learning more about geography, communication and international […]
Students of Yorktown Education, along with faculty and parent chaperones attended the first field trip of the year to the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison, Texas. The Museum opened in October 1993 and began as the personal collection of businessman Jim Cavanaugh. The mission of the Museum is to promote aviation education, research and American […]
As you begin navigating the search of a new school for your child or questioning whether your child’s current school is a right fit, you may be asking yourself how can you determine if a school actually offers a student-centered environment. In student-centered schools, curricular choices are designed to make learning engaging, meaningful, relevant, and […]
We have been busy this summer making improvements to our Yorktown Education campus. We are so excited to have enhanced our outdoor play area for the kids. We are expecting lots of fun outdoor activities this year. Our faculty couldn’t resist breaking in the new playground either. Let’s just say it’s now officially approved for […]
Yorktown Education attracts students whose diverse backgrounds, interests, and cultures create an environment where students challenge each other intellectually and grow in the process. Indeed, the backstories and accomplishments of our students provide an impressive insight into the school’s “Do What You Love” philosophy. Yorktown Education Class of 2016 Graduate Jack Partain Jack Partain Jr […]