Why Westminster School Prizes Outdoor Time in the Learning Process In today’s fast-paced world, digital distractions abound, and indoor activities dominate. Especially for young children, it’s increasingly important to recognize the benefits of outdoor time. According to the article “Creativity in the Wild: Improving Creative Reasoning through Immersion in Natural Settings,” children “spend only 15–25 […]
Teacher Attrition Is a Huge Problem…but Not at Westminster School
8 Ways This Northern Virginia Private School Retains Teaching Staff Both private and public education have been dealing with high teacher attrition and fewer people choosing the teaching profession for years. These problems magnified many times over with the pandemic. Over the years, Westminster School has managed to avoid these problems. How do they attract […]
Voice, Talent, Hard Work, and Westminster School
How Westminster School Alumnus Brett Williams Achieved His Sportscasting Dream Where you attend school during your formative years can have a tremendous impact on your future. Within the Westminster School family, nobody knows that better than Brett Williams (class of 2009). Here is his story, what he gained from his time at Westminster, and advice […]
Does Etiquette Matter? Westminster School Says Yes
Discover the Invaluable Skills in Westminster’s Enrichment Program It’s easy to think of etiquette as something antiquated or irrelevant. As Westminster School’s enrichment program highlights, though, proper etiquette is about showing respect, being appropriate to the situation, and setting yourself apart in personal and professional settings. The Westminster enrichment program addresses an important question: Does […]
Is Private School the Answer to the Pandemic-Widened Education Gap?
The Kotler-Kauffman Family of Virginia Says Yes “They weren’t engaged in learning; instead, they experienced sadness and a sense of isolation. The situation was just overwhelming.” That’s Jena Kotler speaking about her two boys, ten-year-old Jonah Kauffman and eight-year-old Noah. When the pandemic forced public schools into virtual at-home learning, the family knew it wasn’t […]
