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National heritage South Canton Scholars has emphasized learning with nature instead of about it.
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- South Canton Scholars has emphasized learning with nature instead of about it.
- The school's Outdoor Education Program has guided scholars to academic excellence and promoted interest in nature.
- Principal Dana Gurganus said the program has been a great way to get scholars outside and noted numerous positive factors about the South Canton Outdoor Education Program.
- While the South Canton Outdoor Education Program is an overwhelming success for Gurganus and her leadership team, scholars also bought in to the unique learning experience.
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Toy Whether you're hitting the road or relaxing at home, why not add a dash of learning to your week of fun?
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- Whether you're hitting the road or relaxing at home, why not add a dash of learning to your week of fun?
- Some teens may need a little extra motivation to break away from video games over spring break.
- By embracing a mix of fun and learning, parents can create memories that last a lifetime.
- If you're looking for more ways to keep children engaged, even before spring break, click here .
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Nursing GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. News and World Report rankings are out, and 12 of the top 50 middle schools in Michigan are National Heritage Academies (NHA) partner-schools.
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- GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. News and World Report rankings are out, and 12 of the top 50 middle schools in Michigan are National Heritage Academies (NHA) partner-schools.
- Additionally, NHA's Detroit Merit Charter Academy, Warrendale Charter Academy , and Detroit Enterprise Academy were listed among the Detroit-area's top six open-enrollment middle schools.
- "A quarter of the top 50 middle schools are NHA schools – and geographically, there are schools all over the state represented.
- National Heritage Academies operates 101 schools in nine states.
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Love March is Reading Month is a time for the whole family to come together to rediscover the magic of books and help inspire a lifelong love of reading.
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- March is Reading Month is a time for the whole family to come together to rediscover the magic of books and help inspire a lifelong love of reading.
- If you are looking for ways to make the most of March is Reading Month, Alexandra Brown, an educational technology specialist and lead librarian with National Heritage Academies , shares some creative ideas.
- Brown also suggests checking out local libraries for reading month events, joining book swaps with friends, and encouraging children to create their own stories inspired by wordless books.
- Whether it's experimenting with recipe books, delving into graphic novels, or enjoying audiobooks while traveling, there are endless ways to connect over books during March is Reading Month.
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Tutoring GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Schools have unique personalities, created in large part by the community they serve. One Detroit-area school, Pembroke Academy, has carved out its niche for placing student achievement and parental partnership at the top of its list of goals and educators there are receiving accolades for their success.
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- One Detroit-area school, Pembroke Academy , has carved out its niche for placing student achievement and parental partnership at the top of its list of goals and educators there are receiving accolades for their success.
- Pembroke Academy received the award for earning the highest grade in growth and performance among its peers.
- Pembroke Academy is such an important part of this community, the work that's done here will impact generations of learners."
- Teachers pair that knowledge with parental partnership, a key for learning success at Pembroke, and it starts with a special ceremony.
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Nursing GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Being college-ready doesn't mean college is the only option for students after high school. That's why National Heritage Academies (NHA) partner-schools are using Career and Technical Education (CTE) month in February to expand the conversation to being college- and career-ready with a focus on its partnerships with local vocational education programs.
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- That's why National Heritage Academies (NHA) partner-schools are using Career and Technical Education (CTE) month in February to expand the conversation to being college- and career-ready with a focus on its partnerships with local vocational education programs.
- To help students explore their options, Grant-Wayne said NHA partner-schools collaborate with area technical centers.
- Popular programs range from culinary, to criminal justice and welding, to name a few.
- She has been a driving force behind creating partnerships that define clear options for students.
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Growth At Grand River Prep, each student must take two AP courses to graduate.
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- At Grand River Prep, each student must take two AP courses to graduate.
- In fact, Grand River Prep is the only high school in the state to receive both the Platinum Award and the Access Award for AP Honor Roll School Recognition .
- Part of that is because teachers actively go to the other classes and give students suggestions of AP courses they might not have considered.
- "How can we capitalize on a student's success in AP Spanish and try to help him also be successful in AP stats or AP languages.
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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Book The concept of journaling isn't new, but as teens spend countless hours on their phones and computers, they might find that journaling is just the break they need.
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- The concept of journaling isn't new, but as teens spend countless hours on their phones and computers, they might find that journaling is just the break they need.
- Journaling is known to help improve mental health by reducing stress and anxiety.
- Daily journaling in class can help students build their writing skills and develop writing stamina, a crucial skill for timed assessments.
- Montpas acknowledges the benefits of handwriting for improving the flow of ideas but also supports electronic journaling for those who may find physical writing challenging or prefer the convenience of an app.
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Nursing GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Educators around the country have been concerned about the effects of the pandemic on their students. And while much of their focus has centered on learning loss, sagging test scores, and the ability to keep up with current instruction, curriculum experts at National Heritage Academies (NHA) also focus on another group of students: advanced learners.
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- It's why NHA's curriculum team created Excel-erate, a program developed to challenge students to explore advanced pathways in English Language Arts (ELA) and math.
- Middle school students who fit that same qualification can begin working on advanced courses for high school credit.
- Hagan noted the math program has been active for two years and has seen growth from students who never slowed down during the pandemic.
- The program focuses on sixth- through eighth-grade students who show the ability and desire to dive deeper, developing stronger critical thinking skills related to the assigned reading material.
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Movement CHAMPS, which stands for Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation, and Success, is a method used to set expectations for scholars at the beginning of every activity they do.
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- CHAMPS, which stands for Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation, and Success, is a method used to set expectations for scholars at the beginning of every activity they do.
- The method comes from the book "Champs: A Proactive & Positive Approach to Classroom Management" by Randall Sprick.
- Teachers write out each of the six categories on white boards, clearly defining what success looks like in each section.
- Julie Dixon, Linden's principal, said she believes increased student success is directly tied to CHAMPS.
