What do horseback riding, veterinary training, and ocean conservation have in common? These are all of the activities one 16-year-old is currently pursuing, all while continuing her studies as a sophomore at Laurel Springs. If this level of involvement wasn’t enough, Gillian Falls also has her sights set on a Congressional Award. Of course, this…
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Online Learning Thought Leadership
Laurel Springs President, Peter Robertson: Online Schooling is Different than Online Learning
The COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertainty and uneasiness over the last few weeks, as well as a major shift in thinking for families who find their schools being shut down indefinitely. Many parents, students, and educators have been forced to move from functioning in a physical classroom to an online classroom practically overnight. Laurel Springs…
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Schooling at Home? Laurel Springs Has Resources for Families
With the current COVID-19 crisis afflicting the world and causing countless schools to close for the foreseeable future, many parents are now responsible for teaching their children at home. Also, some older students now must continue their studies without the structure and curriculum of a traditional school. Going from live, in-classroom instruction with a regular…
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Worldschooling with Laurel Springs: Student Spotlight on Olivia Franse
It can be a challenge to keep up with school if your family moves around a lot. Olivia “Livvi” Franse is an Upper School student at Laurel Springs, and she has made her home in a number of different places, including South Carolina, North Carolina, and St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. These days,…
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Webinar Recap: Well-Balanced Perspective on College Fit with Dr. Denise Pope
Parents and children often have different definitions of success when it comes to college. To promote a balance between the two perspectives, Laurel Springs offered a webinar with Dr. Denise Pope, who discussed what research has shown to be most important when considering what college to attend. Participants learned practical strategies to help reduce unnecessary…
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Laurel Springs Offers Consistency, Flexibility, and More for Military Families Like the Millers
Asher Miller is a first-grader who has attended Laurel Springs since he was in Kindergarten. By the time Asher was 2 years old, he’d traveled to over 10 countries—and the travels continue for this active-duty military family. “You can’t always choose where you’re going to move,” says Asher’s mom Jenna, meaning they don’t always…
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A Mathematician in the Making: Spotlight on Hannah-Nikyta Youngblom
Math seems to be the one subject that people either love or dislike. Many of us have heard the common refrain, “I’m so bad at math!” Even Laurel Springs 9th grader Hannah-Nikyta agrees. “While for some people doing math might seem like a chore, it is one of my favorite activities.” From a very young…
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Tomorrow Starts Today: April Scholarship Deadlines
May 1st is National Decision Day for college-bound high school students, so it’s time to think about your final decision about where you’re going to continue your education. If you’ve already been accepted into your school of choice, now is the perfect time to take the next step and plan on how you’re going to…
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How to Talk to Your Child About Coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19
At Laurel Springs, our priority is the safety and well-being of your child, and we want you to feel comfortable talking with them about COVID-19. An epidemic can be a scary time to be a parent or guardian, and we want to help you feel prepared to speak to your child. Know the facts. Education…
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Laurel Springs Celebrates International Women’s Day 2020
Sunday, March 8, 2020 marks this year’s International Women’s Day, which is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Did you know that the first International Women’s Day occurred in 1911—over 100 years ago? That first event was celebrated by over one million people. Today, International Women’s Day is…
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