What is your family up to this summer? Are you giving back? Every child deserves an education, no matter their circumstances or geography. But not every child actually does get… Read More »
Category: Social Emotional Learning
Unlearning the Status Quo
We already know that the traditional educational system doesn’t work as it’s written. Students, teachers, parents, administrators, even lawmakers know this. That’s why you’re here, on the LEADPrep website. What… Read More »
Growing Independent Adults Who Thrive
When we become parents, we dream of our kids growing to become independent thinkers, to find a career they love, and perhaps eventually grow a family of their own. As… Read More »
Camping to Build Resilience and Caring
Why would a team in a profession already worn thin take 40 tweens and teens camping…the third week of classes? Because human-centered learning is worth the effort. Neuroscience tells us… Read More »
In-depth Conversation about Student-Led Learning
Sometimes, when students are following their own interests, they have difficulty transitioning from the “fun” parts of a project to the “work” parts of a project. For example, Julian’s mom… Read More »
Our Commitment to Community: Seeing 2020
Community, that feeling of love and belonging. Of having a home and being welcome. Community is a priority at LEADPrep. We know learning happens more easily when students feel safe,… Read More »
“Gifted” Students Thrive with Us!
In education, traditional gifted students are sometimes identified as “low maintenance.” The thinking is that they are “so smart” they don’t need much help. These students can get their work… Read More »
Thoughts, and Facts, on Kindness
Kindness is one of those things that we are all taught to give, and we all hope to receive. But it isn’t something that we often spend time THINKING about.… Read More »
Exploring the Benefit Mindset
In our classrooms at LEADPrep it’s important for all students to feel like they are part of a community, and that they have choices about how they learn. Being part… Read More »
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… Read More »
