I recently attended the National Association of Independent Schools’ annual conference and enjoyed hearing keynote speaker Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, Ph.D., advocate for experiencing anxiety rather than avoiding it. As a neuroscientist and clinical psychologist, she draws on research and personal experiences to make a case for the power of anxiety. I left the keynote saying the same thing to anyone that would stop to listen, “This talk is scientific proof of the power of arts in education.”
 

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In the Learning Resource Center, we frequently talk about students building “toolboxes” to help them find their individual success and leverage their unique qualities. We work with students to fill their toolboxes in a meaningful way that highlights their strengths and supports their areas of challenge. Helping students develop the metacognitive skills to understand how their brains work allows them to fill their own toolboxes independently.
 

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Congratulations to the new inductees of the Cum Laude Society. Twenty-five new members were honored during the annual ceremony in the amphitheater. The students in the classes of 2023 and 2024 were selected based on their academic, athletic and extracurricular activities and achievements.