Category of: Education in the News

On History Lessons

From the Head of School: Thoughts on Teaching & Learning, November 2024 Each November I cannot help taking stock of the things for which I am [...]

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Announcing Selwyn’s New Endowment Fund

For Immediate Release: Selwyn School Alumni Group Establishes Endowed Scholarship Fund ARGYLE, Texas (October 8, 2024) – A group of Selwyn School alumni have created an [...]

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On Being Tough Enough

From the Head of School: Thoughts on Teaching & Learning, October 2024When I talk to prospective families who visit Selwyn, they often ask a question [...]

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Pancakes, Pancakes!

September 26 is National Pancake Day! To celebrate, Selwyn’s Director of Early Childhood Education, Mrs. Jennifer Livas, and two special guests, joined the team on [...]

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A Time to Play

“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.” -Kay Redfield Jamison On Tuesday, September 17, Selwyn’s [...]

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Art Books We Love

In recognition of National Read a Book Day–Friday, September 6–Ms. Morgan Swartz joined Erin Hunter during Good Morning Texas to share some books we love. [...]

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Fostering a Love of Learning at Home

On Sunday, September 1, Selwyn’s Director of Early Childhood Education, Mrs. Jennifer Livas, appeared on WFAA’s Daybreak to share her expert tips on how to [...]

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The Importance of Making Mistakes

In education, our perception of mistakes is important as we seek to challenge conceptions of what defines success and failure. The goal of education, after [...]

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Instilling Grit in Children: What, Why, and How

Instilling Grit in Children Grit has become a standard in the education vernacular. Representing the ability to persevere when faced with obstacles, grit has been [...]

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Teaching Kindness in the Classroom

Some lessons are better learned earlier in life—and kindness is no exception. Historically, schools have focused primarily on students’ academic achievements, but today, child psychologists [...]

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The Importance of Storytelling & Why Teens Love Dystopian Novels

Storytelling has been the leading medium for education, entertainment, and communication for thousands of years. It’s an intimate, communal experience in which storytellers reveal themselves [...]

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How Pre-K Education Influences Long-Term Success

When you were 5 years old, did you imagine that the skills and knowledge you had then would or could influence your chances of success [...]

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How Sleep Affects Learning, Memory, & Education

Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep? Do you know how many hours of sleep per night your child needs? It varies by age group. According [...]

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