Although some may lament that citizenship and ethics are sorely lacking in modern education, our Mission Statement has embedded these virtues into the very fabric of our institution: More than ever our nation needs responsible men and women who can meet the challenges of this world with confidence and embrace all its people with compassion. [...]

Over the past few weeks I’ve been highlighting the importance of contemporary literacy and 21st century skills.  Basic Literacy describes the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the digital age.  Visual/Media Literacy addresses the need to be able to communicate by nonlinguistic means.  Our next topic, Information Literacy, examines the challenges of manipulating and [...]

As we continue to explore the concept of 21st century literacy, there are numerous resources available to guide our thinking, including ISTE’s National Educational Technology Standards, the enGauge 21st Century Skills, and the Partnership for 21st Century Skills.  As a School, it is important that we come to understand these literacies and establish a universal [...]