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“I want people to see the dress, but focus on the woman.” —Vera Wang How many times have we noticed our kids rummaging through the …

Let’s face it. The middle school years can be tough. Kids are learning to interact with each other and learning how to be independent in …

Maria Montessori once said, “If teaching is to be effective with young children, it must assist them to advance on the way to independence.” But …

Bundled in their hats, scarves, and mittens, PreK students at St. James Academy huddled around a microphone in the school’s television studio. A few kiddos …

It is not uncommon to view adolescence — particularly the middle school years — as a dark and stormy time that parents, teachers, and even …

Walk through the halls of St. James Academy during the late weeks of November — into the weeks leading up to Christmas — and the …

Imagine being a musher in the Iditarod. You spend your life practicing, preparing, building your team, making mistakes and learning from them. You can buy …

Critical thinking, effective communication, creative economy, and collaboration… these facets form the foundation of educational philosophy at Gilman School. The independent K-12 school for boys …

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in service to others. –Mahatma Ghandi Recent studies reveal some disturbing trends. Rates of depression, …

Community members and business owners in Mt. Vernon love the month of February, and not just because chocolate and coffee sales spike. That’s the month …