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Cultural Competence

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October 20, 2019
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Today I attended the 2nd Annual Families of Color Conference hosted by DFW Private Education. Clariden was a proud sponsor of the conference alongside such schools as Greenhill, Hockaday, Jesuit, Lamplighter and St. Mark’s to name a few. (https://dfwprivateedu.com/focc/)    …

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Let’s Talk About Homework

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October 3, 2019
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There are numerous philosophies on homework. Some schools give countless hours of homework and others no homework. At Clariden, we follow the research that supports that meaningful homework has the most impact on a student’s learning outcomes. Homework should not …

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Did My Mom …?

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February 15, 2019
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I had a student approach me this morning. He was very anxious (unlike him), talking quick, (a fluid speaker but faster than normal), and as he nervously played with his hands, I asked him if he was okay. He quickly …

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It’s Admissions Season

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February 5, 2019
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This is the time of year where private, independent schools across the nation engage in, what is commonly referred to in our field as, “Admissions Season”. At Clariden current students have priority in admissions, meaning that they have the first opportunity to confirm their spot for …

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There is much to be grateful for!

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November 19, 2018
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There is much to be grateful for! As we head into this Thanksgiving week, I thought that it would be appropriate for me to share my Clariden Top Ten Things I’m Grateful for. 10. I’m grateful to be the Head …

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Building Character – It Doesn’t Happen Overnight

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October 28, 2018
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Building Character – It Doesn’t Happen Overnight Parents, schools, universities and corporations want individuals that have strong character. When talking with admissions officers this past summer I was somewhat surprised when asked, “What are you recruiting for?”, admissions officers replied, …

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Check-Ins

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October 1, 2018
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 Check-ins We’ve been in school for almost 7 weeks – hard to believe that October is upon us! Each year I do what I call “check-ins” with our students Kindergarten through High School. This is an opportunity for me to …

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What’s a Lawnmower Parent?

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September 18, 2018
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Most parents are familiar with the term “helicopter” parent. It’s been a term that’s been around for quite some time. The helicopter parent hovers over their child, taking on too much responsibility for their child’s experiences. It’s referred to as …

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Helicopter Parenting

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April 24, 2018
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Are you helicoptering? Last week my parenting class explored the topic of helicopter parents. There is a significant amount of research that states the negative impact helicopter parenting has on a child’s development. The research states that children raised by …

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2018 Art Show & Auction

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April 12, 2018
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One of our new families asked me the other day what’s the Art Show and Auction. I think the best explanation is that the Art Show and Auction is a wonderful evening celebrating our students’ incredible art, enjoying great food, …

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