Implementing design thinking in teaching methods truly connects educators to their students. It has the capacity to unite empathy with creativity to allow teachers and students to contribute their very best. It is more than just innovation, it is creating ideas while keeping the needs of your consumer or audience in mind. How can you […]
Throughout our Renton Prep Christian School blog, you will see many posts discussing student progression and involvement in education. As a school, we do like to focus on how we can empower, inspire, and motivate students to take advantage of their human capacity. However, it is just as important to focus on teachers, who are […]
At Renton Prep, we love to highlight our students on their special achievements. Not only is it a pleasure to educate young, driven, and passionate young adults; but it is an honor to commemorate them for their humility and hard work. In this article, we’d like to shed light on 6th grader Amanuel Nega who […]
As the end of the year approaches, it gives our school the chance to reminisce on all the memories we experienced throughout the year. Every year, we strive to reach new goals and enhance previous ones. When it comes to appreciating all that our school has accomplished, the annual Renton Prep Christmas program gives our […]
As part of the Renton Prep culture, students are constantly reaching new goals by immersing themselves in new opportunities. On October 31, 2019, our students participated in the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) essay contest. It was an excellent chance for them to express their voice and share their thoughts on important topics. We are […]
One thing is irrevocable, and that is that all students are diverse. They each prefer certain learning strategies and are likely to respond differently to various educational experiences. Although diverse, students do share one commonality. They are full of curiosity. What makes teaching so fascinating for teachers is being able to strike interest in their […]
This summer, our teachers embarked on a professional development adventure throughout downtown Seattle. It was not only an enjoyable experience, but a learning one too! As a school, our teachers push themselves to be the best leaders for their students. This includes taking action from in and outside the classroom. It was an amazing opportunity […]
Renton Prep’s staff is in a unique position to strengthen each other in their teaching and to support students through education. Now that Amazing Grace has joined Renton Prep under the same roof, we are happy to unite as one and help each other on our walk towards excellence. It’s not just our students who […]
In today’s age, students may often overlook the importance of school. However, learning makes up some of our most significant experiences. True learning allows us to experience a shift in perspective and leads to many growth opportunities. With the right tools and mentors, it is possible for students to be creators of knowledge and appreciate […]
Renton Prep’s Summer Learning Teacher Stories highlight the summer break of our teachers and staff. So, we want to thank our kindergarten teacher Deanna Wright for sharing her summer adventures with us. As you also may have heard, she was recently honored as a Certified National Geographic Educator. These teacher training stories serve as an […]
Classrooms are a place where students grow mentally and academically. Regardless of any subject, teachers should be introducing topics and lesson plans every student can learn from. What can we do to transform 21st-century education? Implementing PBL is a great start. The two main PBL’s are project-based learning and problem-based learning. Sharing the same acronym, […]
Back-to-school season is finally here! It is an exciting time for some students, as it brings them closer to their goal of graduation. The new academic year is a new beginning where they can improve their performance, meet new friends, and set new goals. At Renton Prep, we strive to create a friendly and inviting […]
Renton Prep teachers always look for ways to enhance their teaching. Even when on vacation, there is always an opportunity to learn and grow. Well, this summer you might have seen some of our faculty and staff share their summer learning stories on social media. These stories allow teachers to share what they have learned […]
The 2019-2020 academic year at Renton Prep will be exceptional. Our school just received the authorization to use the AP designation for the Computer Science Principles course. So what does that mean for Renton Prep? It means that we meet or exceed the expectations that colleges and universities have for AP Computer Science Principles. Adopting […]
At Renton Prep, we encourage our students to use their voices to share their knowledge. No matter how young students may be, we believe that they all have something powerful to contribute when it comes to learning. So this past June, three Renton Prep elementary students presented at the EdTech Conference at ISTE. To commemorate […]
Children love sharing stories. Just think about the ride back home from school. So, when it comes to education, digital storytelling has become an integral part of demonstrating understanding. Also, it is an opportunity for students to express themselves using technology tools. Through digital storytelling, students are motivated to engage freely in their writing while […]
When it comes to teaching, it is important to train ourselves to shift from what is common to what is valuable. One can discover many alternatives to traditional learning methods that benefit both the teacher and the student. It leads to improvements in social proficiency, self-awareness, management, and overall decision making. To that end, Renton […]
Being a WE School has placed Renton Prep in a position where endless opportunities abound. As a result, we appreciate everyone’s hard work and are extremely thankful for the way our students have academically, experientially, and emotionally excelled. Within the WE Schools program, students are making local and global differences. There are plenty of opportunities […]
Summer is here and it is the time for vacation and a break from school! However, as good as it is, it can often lead students to forget some of the things they learned. This is referred to as “summer slide.” It’s the tendency for students to lose some of the academic achievements they gained […]
As parents, teachers, and school educators, we have the ability to give our children and students the extra push. Exposing them to new perspectives and ideas gives them the opportunity to individualize themselves and see the world through a unique lens. Among the many elements brought to attention at Renton Prep, is artificial intelligence. We […]
