Category Archives: 21st Century Skills

Should the goal be Straight-As? Adam Grant says no…

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

I have been an Adam Grant fan for a while. The faculty and staff read one of his books last summer, Give and Take, after I heard him speak at NAIS last year. I agree wholeheartedly with this piece. It … Continue reading →

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Being Grateful CAN prolong your life…

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

At Seven Hills, one of our core values is Be Grateful. We teach students to be aware of how lucky they are to be able to attend Seven Hills and to recognize that not everyone is as fortunate. We … Continue reading →

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Before we know the election results…

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

I have a clear recollection after the 2016 election that I wished I had anticipated where the hot spots would be in our community, regardless of outcome. As we try and help our students make sense of an increasingly polarized … Continue reading →

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Independent School Magazine: Why Inclusion is the thing!

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

What I love here is the ways schools, specifically Athenian, can measure for inclusion. Why Diversity without Inclusion is a half-baked solution…

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The Atlantic: How to address loneliness

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

As loneliness remains a troubling and pervasive problem in America and around the world, teaching preventive skills to students could help create future generations that are healthier and more socially connected. One could feel despair in reading this quote, but … Continue reading →

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FortNite guide for parents!

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

This is a hot topic for parents right now! Common Sense Media has some, well, common sense for families about how to navigate this. Common Sense Media Guide to FortNite for Parents

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Letters in reply to Parenting Articles; NY Times

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Since there is no one right way to parent, this is a terrific compilation of opinions…

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What PreK means to your Pre-Teen!

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Compelling research is growing about the importance of Pre-kindergarten in the lives of our students!

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Adam Grant on teaching children about disagreement…

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

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The importance of free play for executive function in our youngest learners…

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

At Seven Hills, we are preserving the importance of early childhood education. Our Reggio Inspired program is an amazing opportunity for children to develop so many skills they need for their elementary years and beyond. These two links underscore some … Continue reading →

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