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 get it, but they start to implement it independently instead of pausing to look toward you for the answer or support....
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 us an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the culture of so many of our scholars and faculty members. Let’s delve...
Closing the Gap: Combating the Summer Slide at Classical Charter Schools
We explore the issue of the summer slide and its impact on the academic achievement gap, with a specific focus on the innovative strategies implemented by Classical Charter Schools. Introduction The summer months are often associated with relaxation, family vacations, and a break from the rigors of the academic year....
How to Accelerate Growth for Struggling Readers
Infant brains are hard-wired for language. We are born universal listeners with the incredible ability to discriminate between hundreds of sounds found in languages across the globe, and within a critical window, simple exposure to a language is enough to learn it. The same is not true for learning to...
