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The Importance of Prioritizing Engagement Over Compliance
Charlotte Mason was a 19th-century Christian educator who continues to make her mark among teachers. She probably put it best when it...
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The Hurricane Machine for an ADHD Brain
I work with a lot of students who have ADHD and struggle with focus and writing. Although many see this as a detriment and try to slow...
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When You Need a Tutor: Competence Is Key
There are a variety of reasons why families decide to seek the help of tutors. Learning gaps continue to be a common consequence of the...
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Homeschooling: From Going It Alone to Getting the Support You Need
What was once considered quite rare–perhaps even a bit odd by some–has become the fastest growing form of education in the nation. We’re...
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2E Students: Who They Are & What They Need
Though the terms “twice exceptional” and “2E” are relatively new to the educational scene, all of us can probably think of a 2E student...
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The Future of Education and What It Might Look Like
In the past, the American Educational System was much easier to understand and navigate. Your choices were public schools or...
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The One-to-One Model: Teachers Love It, Too!
It’s clear that students benefit immensely from a one-to-one teaching model. Students receive undivided attention, experience less...
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Three keys for Successful Teacher/Therapist Collaboration
Many students at Brightmont Academy are diagnosed with learning differences and/or mental health issues that affect their academic...
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How Prioritizing Education Helps During Hard Times
Brightmont Academy is known for serving a very diverse student population. The school’s unique one-to-one approach often makes sense for...
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Supporting the Neurodivergent Child: It Takes a Team
Parents of neurodivergent children soon discover they are not alone—not alone when it comes to other families who are walking the same...
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Graduation rates increasing for students with disabilities.
As debates rage over the importance of a university education and the need for a specific degree to achieve success in life, the need for...
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The Socialization Paradox: How One-to-One Education is the Better Choice
Mention “one-to-one” education to parents who are exploring all of the different academic options out there, and one question is sure to...
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Do Your Homework: Our Top Reads on Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity articles.
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The Top 3 ADHD Triggers: Stress, Overstimulation & Sleep
The ADHD life may seem one of chaos. Distractions, lack of focus, and hypersensitivity are common symptoms among those diagnosed with the...
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Investigating Student Centered Learning...
In 1899, philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer, John Dewey, wrote The School and Society: Being Three Lectures. In the...
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Is Class Size Important?
Another school year is upon us and, as a veteran teacher with over 20 parent-teacher introduction nights under my belt, I recognize that...
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Qualities of a Healthy Neurodivergent Home
Ongoing stress, sadness, anxiety, and a whole host of other negative emotions are prevalent among households where learning differences...
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Four Marks of a True College-Prep School
Many public and private schools claim to be “college-preparatory,” but saying it and really being it are not the same thing. If...
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Student Mental Health & Education
Since the COVID-19 societal lockdowns from early 2020 to late 2021, awareness of student mental health challenges has risen to prominence...
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Summer Strategies for the Neurodivergent Child
While many families see summer as the perfect chance to relax and unwind, it might be a source of stress for those with neurodivergent...
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