“Character education: as important as academics?”
In the words of a famous dialogue found in the "Laws" by Plato, "But if you ask what is the good of education in general, the answer is easy, that…
Bridget WeisenburgerJune 29, 2017
“Why Read Literature?”
In her article "Why Read Literature?" literary historian Esther Lombardi raises several interesting questions. Do we read literature purely for enjoyment? Do we read it just to understand other cultures?…
Bridget WeisenburgerJune 26, 2017
Summer Art and Music
Summer is an essential time to help your children develop good habits beyond the classroom. Keeping a routine is vital. Making some time, even if it is just one day…
Bridget WeisenburgerJune 7, 2017
The School Year is History. Now What?
Summer break is here. Teachers, parents, and students are thinking about ways to enrich their summer festivities with learning. As stories from history can form great discussions in our everyday…
Bridget WeisenburgerJune 7, 2017
A Parent’s Guide to Summer Reading
Keeping up reading during the summer has an impact on academic performance during the school year. Encouraging students to read by making it a natural part of the summer is…
Bridget WeisenburgerJune 7, 2017
Have Fun While Learning Math this Summer
While math can seem more difficult to keep up with during the summer, ResponsiveEd’s director of mathematics has a few family-fun suggestions on how to retain and develop math knowledge…
Bridget WeisenburgerJune 7, 2017
ResponsiveEd’s Tyler Classical Academy Students Learn About Robotics and Engineering
At the East Texas State Fair Academic Rodeo this year, Tyler Classical Academy, a ResponsiveEd® charter school, students in elementary and middle school walked away with first place for the…
Bridget WeisenburgerJune 6, 2017
20 Students from ResponsiveEd’s iSchools Receive Associate Degrees before High School Graduation
ResponsiveEd’s mastery-based learning programs at its four iSchools have enabled 20 students to graduate with their associate’s degree. While the Houston iSchools are specifically early-college high schools and located on…
Bridget WeisenburgerJune 6, 2017
First Graduates from Founders Classical Academy of Leander Get a Special Sendoff
At the Founders Classical Academy of Leander inaugural graduation ceremony, the 11 graduating seniors not only got to hear remarks from America's favorite game show host, but they also learned…
Bridget WeisenburgerJune 6, 2017
A Portrait of Humility
Humility is not false modesty. Rather, it is the quality of servant leaders who put the good of other people before their interests. What is Humility? The inner strength…
Bridget WeisenburgerJune 6, 2017