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 […]
Learning comes in different ways. Also, encouraging confidence and collaboration in the classroom, goes beyond group activities. So, with this in mind, Renton Prep incorporates different methods of teaching. By integrating intentional dancing in our curriculum, students learn the power of building each other up through mentorship. Every spring, Renton Prep holds a dance for […]
Education does not have to limit itself to just the lecturing and intake of information. In fact, learning goes beyond books and there are many ways to encourage it. Through many observations, arts-infused techniques can help students focus and connect with others around them. When it comes to education, incorporating social and emotional learning (SEL) […]
