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The Importance of Reading
CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL BLOG The Importance of Reading in Early Childhood and Beyond By Maura Rice, Junior Kindergarten Teacher Reading is the key to life. I vividly remember my father saying…
Read MoreThe Rhythm of a Folk Dance
CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL BLOG The Rhythm of a Folk Dance A Look Inside Music Class in Primary School An interview with Lisa Bicksel, Infant – 3rd Grade Music Teacher Visit a primary…
Read MoreHighway to High School
CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL BLOG Highway to High School Helping 8th Graders Find the “Right-Fit” High School For middle school students, the transition to high school is an exciting time in their…
Read MoreCulminating with Capstones
CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL BLOG Culminating with Capstones The Capstone Project was introduced to the 8th grade curriculum in 2017 as an opportunity for students to produce a major body of work that taps…
Read MoreChincoteague Bay Field Study
CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL BLOG Chincoteague Bay Field Study 7th graders venture out on an inspiring ecological study of a wildlife refuge Written in Collaboration with Brent Hinrichs, Associate Head of School and…
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