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Arts Education in COVID-19: Chronogram Conversations Recap

On June 30, Chronogram hosted a virtual conversation on Zoom with educators from across the region about the challenges and opportunities of teaching art during a pandemic. The conversation was sponsored by Cornell Creative Arts Center.

By Brian K. Mahoney Jul 10, 2020

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Pandemic Pivot: Educators Re-Examine Long-Held Assumptions

Schools across the region—from kindergarten to higher ed—are questioning long-held assumptions.

By Katie Navarra Jul 1, 2020

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Going the Distance: This Capital Region School Has Embraced the Remote Learning Challenge (Sponsored)

With their curriculum safe in hand, Doane Stuart is sharing educational resources with the public

Doane Stuart has made a successful pivot to online learning as their students continue their usual 8am to 3pm schedule from home. Eager to share their educational modules with the public, the capital region school has also created a Google Drive folder with short mini lessons that are open for anyone to view.

By The Doane Stuart School May 7, 2020

Tags: Kids & Family school education online learning remote learning Doane Stuart private school virtual learning teachers students Rensselaer capital region children parents homeschool Web Only Sponsored Content

Learning by Doing at the Homestead School (Sponsored)

Bringing Education to Life

In 1978, Peter and Marsha endeavored to create a place of wonder for the young human soul to flourish—welcome to the Homestead School in Glen Spey, NY.

By Homestead School Apr 21, 2020

Tags: Montessori child-focused learning independent school Sullivan County Glen Spey hands-on learning Sponsored Content Video

San Miguel Students Thrive Despite COVID-19 Pandemic

San Miguel Academy teachers, staff, alumni, and families have come together to ensure students continue to thrive in the midst of school closures and COVID-19. They switched to online learning, started a pantry, and deliver food to the students' homes.

By Tiana Headley Apr 18, 2020

Tags: covid19 coronavirus san miguel academy newburgh school closures

Hudson Valley Parent Resource Guide: Online Activities For Kids

As if working from home weren't already enough of a challenge, parents of school-aged kids must find ways to keep their children engaged, entertained, and learning while everyone bunkers down and shelters in place. This resource list rounds up some of the Hudson Valley organizations offering online learning, crafting, and playing opportunities for kids.

By Abigail Foster Apr 16, 2020

Tags: Kids & Family covid-19 coronavirus stay at home shelter in place quarantine kids activities online activities educational resources Web Only

COVID-19 Forces Hudson Valley Private Schools Into Unchartered Territory

On March 25, Chronogram hosted a video roundtable with local heads of private schools to talk about the educational and institutional challenges posed by the coronavirus outbreak.

By Abigail Foster Apr 2, 2020

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Why This Capital Region School Opted Out of Advanced Placement (Sponsored)

The College Board’s influence on students’ education in the form of standardized tests like the SAT and Advanced Placement exams has increasingly been questioned by high school counselors and colleges, including the Doane Stuart School in Rensselaer.

By The Doane Stuart School Mar 12, 2020

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A River Runs through the Classroom: K-12 Programs at the Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries (Sponsored)

Through partnerships with local school districts, the Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries offers several hands-on learning experiences that provide students with early exposure to environmental issues and STEM subjects

By Chronogram Partner Content Team and Clarkson University Jan 9, 2020

Tags: Clarkson University Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries K-12 education learning Hudson River NYC watershed environmental science Web Only Sponsored Content

Leading By Example (Sponsored)

The New Head of Doane Stuart School Aims for Accessibility

Meet Cecil Stodghill, the newly appointed head of the Doane Stuart School in Rensselaer.

By Chronogram Staff Jan 1, 2020

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Stoneleigh-Burnham School Undertakes Inclusive Tuition Initiative (Sponsored)

Stoneleigh-Burnham School, a private girls’ boarding and day school serving grades 7-12 in Greenfield, Massachusetts, is starting to implement a tuition reset for their day school program to benefit a broader spectrum of income levels.

By Chronogram Partner Content Team and Stoneleigh-Burnham School Dec 14, 2019

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The Winter of Our Contentment: The School of Practical Philosophy Offers Their January Intro Courses for Free (Sponsored)

In January, the School of Practical Philosophy will offer free introductory courses at the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon and its Upstate location at the former Borden dairy farm in Wallkill.

By Chronogram Partner Content Team and The School of Practical Philosophy Dec 7, 2019

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Green Meadow Waldorf School Prioritizes Inclusion and Accessibility (Sponsored)

Alongside the core values of holistic education, nature immersion, and creative cultivation, Green Meadow Waldorf School in Westchester is putting a greater focus on accessibility with programs like their open-to-the-public after school programs, sliding tuition, and Forest Preschool.

By Green Meadow Waldorf School Nov 2, 2019

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Minds in Bloom: Collaborative Learning at The Manitou School (Sponsored)

Curious and creative minds flourish in an academic setting where compassion and joy are an integral part of the learning culture.

By Chronogram Staff Nov 1, 2019

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Set For Life: At Poughkeepsie Day, Social Intelligence Part of Healthy Education (Sponsored)

Poughkeepsie Day works with students and families to help establish fundamental patterns of sleep, nutrition, fitness, and emotional wellness. Each PDS student is offered a range of options everyday at lunch time and taught about the relationship between getting enough sleep and safety, alertness, mood, behavior and ability to learn.

By Anne Pyburn Craig and Poughkeepsie Day School Oct 4, 2019

Tags: Poughkeepsie Day School Hudson Valley independent school social and emotional learning school wellness program health education Web Only Sponsored Content