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Academic Culture
Fostering a Love for Reading at School
In an era dominated by digital distractions, cultivating a love for reading in the classroom is more crucial than ever. Not only does reading enhance cognitive skills and expand…
Culture
Back to Basics: A Foundation for Excellence
Making Culture a Priority If you truly want to be an effective teacher, shaping and maintaining a strong classroom culture must be a priority from the first day of…
Culture
“Classical (and Critical) Conversations”
Amid a busy week in structured learning time, our scholars look forward to a more relaxed forum for weekly group discussion. "Classical Conversations" was rolled out at Classical Charter…
Instruction
Maximizing Impact through Report Cards
Report cards serve the purpose of formally communicating a child’s behavioral and academic standing to their parents. There is a lot of information that gets communicated through student report…
Instruction
A New Frontier: Computer-Based Testing
The New York State Education Department is shifting gears to computer-based testing. This year, NYC’s fifth and eighth graders will be required to take their state tests - English,…
Culture
Cooling Down: Practicing Self-Regulation
Cool Down In 2020, Classical Charter Schools modified its behavior management system to better serve its scholars. Formerly, our system relied primarily on the concept of reflection. Once scholars…
Culture
Supporting Staff Mental Health
Before your employees are employees, they are people first. They, like you, have their unique struggles and circumstances. Supporting their work in creating their best possible life augments what…
ClassiCorps
Making Strategies Stick For Young Readers
There is something incredibly rewarding about teaching children to read and witnessing first-hand that “a-ha!” moment where a strategy you’ve been teaching finally clicks. Not only does the child…
School Stories
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Introduction Hispanic Heritage Month is more than just a date on our calendar at Classical Charter Schools - it's a joyful and educational voyage into Hispanic culture. It gives…
School Stories
“Seeking the Why” to Effectively, and Empathetically, Manage Classrooms
“If a child cannot swim, we teach them to swim. If a child cannot ride a bike, we teach them to ride a bike. Why is this not the…
School Stories
Beginning of Year Routines: Setting a Strong Foundation
Starting a new school year requires a well thought out and choreographed plan for classroom routines and procedures. Routines and procedures are the backbone of daily classroom instruction. When…
School Stories
How Our Finance Team Supports Our Mission: Classical Closes Major Bond Deal!
Step into the world of Classical Charter Schools and witness the strategic steps we took to shape our students' futures. In this blog post, we detail how a charter…
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