Rooted in higher learning and continuing to grow with time, Franklin Educational Services provides a broad range of programs to students of all ages, their families, and their communities. Founder and president, Dr. Daniel Franklin, holds a Master’s degree from Harvard in Reading, Language, and Learning Disabilities; a PhD from UCLA in Education; and he…
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Laurel Springs School Blog
Laurel Springs School Counselor, Shannon Snow: Self-Advocacy
According to The New York Times, “Self-advocacy is a key part of building a child’s sense of self-efficacy, or the understanding that they have the power to control and change their behavior, motivation and environment.” Teenagers who know how to effectively advocate for themselves tend to have stronger leadership skills, higher self esteem, and advanced…
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Aspen Learning Lab Fosters Student Confidence, Love for Learning
When it comes to learning, one size does not fit all. Aspen Learning Lab—a full-service education program based out of Santa Monica, CA—recognizes that the traditional classroom is not the ideal environment for every child. Originally founded in 2003, the customized homeschooling and tutoring center understands that all children possess unique learning styles and cultivates…
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Student Spotlight: Arjun Sharma, Environmentalist & Innovator
Upper School student, Arjun Sharma, doesn’t just dream of becoming an inventor and environmentalist in the future—he can already claim that distinction now. As a Grade 11 visionary and the creator of the CleanMyBeach app, he’s combined his concern for the health of our environment with an interest in computer science to develop an amazing…
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Alumna Spotlight: Summer Page, Future Neuroscientist
When it comes to choosing a field of study, many students pursue one area of academia. Usually, they’re either a student with a creative drive for the arts, or they have a more scientific mind, but some people truly break that mold. Summer Page, a Laurel Springs alumna, has a passion and talent for both.…
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The Key Steps in Planning for Your Next School Year with Laurel Springs
Throughout the school year, the members of Laurel Springs’ experienced School Counseling team dedicate themselves to supporting students’ academic progress and personal-social development. One unique benefit of the digital environment is that it allows students to build trust and develop meaningful one-on-one relationships with their assigned College Counselors using the online tools they are most…
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Laurel Springs School Counselor, Lauren Kissinger: Time Management
According to a recent research study conducted by Challenge Success, a nonprofit affiliated with the Stanford University Graduate School of Education, time management is a “major source of stress” for more than half of the teenagers who were surveyed. Laurel Springs School’s college counselors specialize in one-on-one consultations with students and their families about time management…
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Business & Entrepreneurship: Spotlight on Manasi Simhan
While most teenagers aren’t business owners, “today’s teenage inventors are part of a long tradition,” according to BBC Future. “In fact, many of the world’s most prolific brains started young—coming up with television, telephones and trampolines, as well as braille, calculators, popsicles, and ear muffs before they reached their 20th birthdays.” How can a college prep…
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Parent Speaker Webinar: Denise Pope, Ph.D.
It’s no secret that the college admissions process can be a source of stress and anxiety for many students and parents. What do college rankings really measure? Are students who attend more selective colleges better off later in life? What is “fit,” and why does it matter? On March 4, 2020, Laurel Springs is proud…
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Dancers Strive for Excellence in Ballet and Academics at the Nutmeg Conservatory
The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory, located in Torrington, Connecticut, helps young dancers shine. Having trained thousands of rising stars in classical ballet over the last 50 years, the Nutmeg provides professional-level training and performance experience while also nurturing students’ self-confidence and supporting their personal growth. The Nutmeg offers students two options for studying ballet: a year-round…
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