It’s hard to think about going to school without thinking about taking tests. Ugg! But there are different kinds of tests, and we specialize in one specific type of testing at LEADPrep. Summative Summative assessments are often given in classroom situations. The goal of a summative assessment is to evaluate what a student has learned… Read More »
Category: Innovation
Away for the Day
The image of people staring into the screen of a mobile device has become ubiquitous for our times. But how do mobile phones affect our children? You won’t be surprised to hear that researchers have started to delve into that question. And it probably won’t surprise you that a movement, Away for the Day, has resulted… Read More »
STEM to STEAM
Everyone at LEADPrep knows about STEM. Science Technology Engineering Math Interweaving these subjects is central to many projects at our school, and prepares our students for life beyond our walls. But STEM isn’t always enough. There is a small but mighty group of people add a little something to the STEM philosophy. It is called… Read More »
The Calm Cave
Everyone needs a space to be calm, to relax, to just breathe. At LEADPrep our students identified a need for a space to practice being calm. They put their heads together and identified a space that would work. “Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health.” Dalai Lama Then a… Read More »
Holding Space at LEADPrep
What does “holding space” mean for us at LEADPrep? It means that as teachers or parents, or even as fellow students, we are willing to walk alongside someone. We don’t judge, or try to fix them. We open our hearts, offer support, and care about the outcomes. Holding space is about being present to… Read More »
Flipping Bloom’s Taxonomy
Bloom’s Taxonomy creates a hierarchy to classify different types of learning. In many classrooms teachers provide space for remembering and understanding and send the students home to apply and analyze on their own. Traditionally a teacher’s responsibility was simply to ensure that students were introduced to, understood, and remembered information. Flipped learning fundamentally changes the… Read More »
Genius Hour Comes to LEADPrep!
Everyone can picture the old ubiquitous image of a classroom scene: teacher up front talking, students sitting at their desks listening and taking notes. That does still happen…but there are also schools finding better ways! Genius Hour, an innovative practice at Google, is one of those better ways. Learn more about how Genius Hour… Read More »
STEM for Girls…and Boys!
Here at LEADPrep we are often asked why STEM is a mandatory part of the curriculum. Why is it given equal weight with English and the other basic classes. We believe it is vital that our students understand not only how to use science (S), technology (T), engineering (E), and math (M); but also how… Read More »