Getting accepted into college is more competitive than it has ever been. From test scores, to GPA requirements, to extracurricular activities, there are so many different factors that college admission officers take into account when evaluating applicants. With such a … Continue reading Why Consider an Early College Preparatory Program for Your High School Student?
Connecticut River Academy trains young minds in a modern way. Do you remember your high school teachers, drilling you with repetition? Testing the number of answers you could memorize? Expecting you to reproduce knowledge on-demand? We now teach differently. At … Continue reading What are the Habits of Mind?
Imagine a school that offers continued enrichment for your child, even after the “school” day is over! At Riverside Magnet School, pre-K students through grade 5 can participate in the After-School Studio Program, which extends their day until 5:45pm, Monday … Continue reading Afternoon Studio: Riverside Magnet School’s After-School Enrichment Program
There is nothing more important to a parent than providing their children with access to a learning environment where they can achieve the greatest scholarly potential. All children have unique learning styles and not all classroom environments are conducive to … Continue reading What You Can Expect in a Reggio Inspired Classroom
On September 29, the U.S. Department of Education announced that LEARN, the Regional Educational Service Center (RESC) for southeastern Connecticut, will receive almost $15 million in a grant to expand school choice programs throughout the region. The Magnet Schools Assistance … Continue reading Goodwin College’s Connecticut River Academy Among Schools to Benefit from Grant
Connecticut River Academy (CTRA) has been named a Nationally Certified Magnet School by Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. CTRA was among the first 55 schools located in 12 states to successfully complete … Continue reading Connecticut River Academy Named Nationally Certified Magnet School
Reggio Emilia is not new to early childhood education, but it is certainly gaining momentum across elementary and preschools nationwide. And as adoption of the Reggio approach grows, so does the need for early childhood educators who have specialized training … Continue reading How Reggio Emilia Training Can Benefit Aspiring Educators
The terms “magnet” and “charter” schools are sometimes uttered in the same breath. So far, you may have gathered that these two types of schools offer a specialized education, however, the fine details can get complicated. With leading magnet schools … Continue reading Magnet School vs. Charter School: What’s the Difference?
The Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education is acclaimed for so many reasons. In this alternative philosophy, children are situated at the center of learning. Reggio Emilia communities regard children differently than traditional educational systems, even from the very … Continue reading The Role of Parents in a Reggio Emilia Education
Are you considering the different preschool or elementary school options for your child? Choosing a school is a momentous choice for parents like you, and it is important that all options be measured before deciding on the best fit for … Continue reading Reggio Emilia vs. Montessori: Which is Right for Your Child?
Magnet schools are free and public, however, they do differ from your traditional public schools. Confusing? Just a little bit. Objectives, curriculum, and funding make magnet schools and public schools very distinct in their approaches to education. There is no … Continue reading Magnet School vs. Public School: What’s the Difference?
Navigating your way through all the educational choices for your child (and choosing the right school) takes a lot of research. You may have seen that magnet schools are one option many parents find to be quite attractive. From their … Continue reading What is a Magnet School?
Getting a head start on college while in high school is a proactive way to set your teen up for a successful career. Even if your child is in the last years of middle school, or if you are re-thinking … Continue reading Why Take College Courses in High School?
Economists predict that unemployment rates will surge in 2024, but despite this, the healthcare industry will experience continued market growth. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), health occupations are projected to grow much faster than the average for … Continue reading What Can You Do with a Health Science Degree?
Congratulations! You’ve set your sights on a magnet school for your child. Whether you’re considering a pre-school or elementary magnet school like Riverside Magnet for your tyke, or sending your teen to a specialized high school like Connecticut River Academy, … Continue reading How to Get Into a Magnet School
Goodwin College’s magnet high school, Connecticut River Academy (CTRA), will continue to impress in 2017 with innovative, collaborative programming, forwarded by an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant. The EPA is an organization that endeavors to protect human health and the … Continue reading The Ins & Outs of an Environmental High School
Since 2014, travelers passing through East Hartford on Route 2 see a magnificent, new, four-story building situated right on the banks of the Connecticut River. If they take the exit to Riverside Drive, they can follow walkways leading to a … Continue reading Connecticut River Academy: Focused on Bright Futures
With so many early childhood education options available to toddlers and preschoolers today, making the right choice for your child can be an overwhelming endeavor. However, it’s easy to narrow school options down by at least 50 percent, according to … Continue reading Reggio Emilia Preschools: All Your Questions, Answered
