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Enjoy this article by Marc Prensky; I had the pleasure of hearing him speak at a conference a few years ago. He positions education in a way that really reflects what we do in Independent Schools. The Goal of Education … Continue reading →

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up! | Leave a comment

With Thanks to Frank Bruni…

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

With Thanks to Frank Bruni…   On April 1, this is a good reminder about what is important in this highly unfair and unpredictable process. I appreciate the reminder and want to figure out how to use this with students … Continue reading →

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financial aid and boarding school

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

The increasing demands for financial aid and the nuances of day and boarding school decisions regarding financial aid create a bigger jigsaw puzzle each year. This year is no exception. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/15/your-money/for-boarding-schools-an-evolving-financial-aid-philosophy.html?action=click&module=Search&region=searchResults%230&version=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fquery.nytimes.com%2Fsearch%2Fsitesearch%2F%3Faction%3Dclick%26region%3DMasthead%26pgtype%3DHomepage%26module%3DSearchSubmit%26contentCollection%3DHomepage%26t%3Dqry366%23%2Ffinancial%2520aid

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Common Sense Media: What and How to Watch the Olympics with your Children

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

This guide from Common Sense Media has some great tips for families watching the Olympics together. There is literally something for everyone! Enjoy! http://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/what-kids-will-remember-forever-from-watching-the-olympics-with-you?utm_source=020314_Parent%20Default&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly  

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NY Times January 14, 2014 Breathing in vs. Spacing Out

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

This is a fascinating read from today’s NY Times. I have seen the benefits of mindfulness for our students when they have one minute of clarity and focus before a big test or an athletic event. I have also seen … Continue reading →

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Man Overboard! NYTimes magazine…

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Man Overboard! NYTimes magazine… An amazing story of resilience written by Paul Tough. Good writing; great message! http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/05/magazine/a-speck-in-the-sea.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&hp

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This is a perfect depiction of the New Year and what it feels like in schools! Thanks New Yorker!

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!
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Some of the music of my life: Graceland

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

I often think I could divide the periods of my life by the major musical influences that shaped my psyche. It would certainly give an emotional landscape that is fairly accurate, not only of how I’ve lived my life til … Continue reading →

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taking stock

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

As one calendar year closes out and another opens, many people spend time taking stock of their lives, marking goals achieved and those all elusive “not there yet” goals.  This week, students and their parents are looking at report cards … Continue reading →

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Romeo and Juliet on Broadway!

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

But soft What light through yonder window breaks It is the East and Juliet is the sun Romeo and Juliet, II, i The Freshmen trip to New York City to see Romeo and Juliet on Broadway was a fun field … Continue reading →

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