Cognitive, Moral, and Ethical Development Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, Thomas Jefferson, and Shakespeare are among the world’s most impactful innovators. One commonality of these influential thinkers is their classical education, which was crucial to their success. This traditional education allowed them to pave the way to a new world. According to the Manhattan Institute, […]
The Crucial Role of Early Childhood Education in Fostering Lifelong Success
Exploring the Multifaceted Benefits of Early Childhood Education Understanding the significance of early childhood education is paramount in shaping a child’s future. The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University reported 85% of the brain’s connections form by age five, underscoring the pivotal role of early education on a child’s cognitive and emotional development […]
These 6 Advantages of Preschool Lay a Positive Educational Foundation
Exploring the Social, Emotional, and Academic Benefits of Preschool While raising children is a profoundly fulfilling journey for caregivers, navigating the best educational path can often become overwhelming. It’s why many parents find themselves weighing and considering the value of enrolling their child in preschool. If your young child is of preschool age, consider these […]
Discover the Benefits of a Classical Education
A Classical Education Empowers Students with the Trivium of Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric As you consider different private schools in Virginia, you might encounter the term “classical education.” If you’re uncertain about this educational approach, discover what it entails, how it differs from a traditional education, and the expected benefits of a classical education. What is [...]
Diversity at Westminster School and How It Benefits Students
How Exposure to Diversity Positively Shapes Young Learners Diversity is one of the cornerstones and key benefits of a Westminster School education. Here are all the meaningful, impactful, lasting ways diversity helps a young student on all fronts of life: academic, emotional, social, and personal. 6 Benefits of Early Exposure to Diversity Diversity, equity, and […]
Loss of Learning during the Pandemic Wasn’t Universal…or Necessary
How the Students at Westminster School Didn’t Miss an Educational Beat As we look back on the loss of learning during the pandemic, it’s easy to get discouraged. Test scores are down. Progress in everything from math to reading to social skills regressed. However, the educational successes of Westminster School in Annandale, Virginia, and other […]
How Julia Elder Exemplifies the Westminster Credo
Presenting Challenge. Building Character. Instilling Confidence. Schools are charged with the academic, social, and personal development of every student who walks through their doors, and we take that mission seriously at Westminster. We take our credo of presenting challenge, building character, and instilling confidence to heart, and today we shine a spotlight on Julia Elder, […]
Five Benefits of a Classical Education
How a Well-Rounded Education Builds Confidence and Instills Character Born of the Renaissance, a classical education is designed to grow the whole child. Susan Glazier, assistant head of school at Westminster School in Northern Virginia, explains: “A classical education develops the entire humanity of a child. We are challenging and nurturing children—intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, […]
4 Ways to Safely Have PE During a Pandemic
How Westminster School Successfully Adapted The Physical Education Program The pandemic presents many challenges for schools, including how to safely conduct physical education classes. Given the vital importance of these programs in schools, here’s an overview of why PE is such a critical class, as well as some creative ways to keep students both safe […]
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