Developing Wise Social Media Consumers
Several years ago, a group of students felt the call to establish a student-led retreat. That initial retreat has become a tradition at Jackson Academy.
Digital Safety Important During School and Summer Months
As access to and reliance on the internet grows, it is, now more than ever, important to teach students about the right ways to use this powerful tool.
Tech Team Experience Yields Students Ready for Next Steps
In this blog post, we learn how Jackson Academy works to develop future leaders and prepare students for careers through student Tech Teams. Teen Tech Week is March 5-11.
Art Instruction Throughout School Years Builds Better Thinkers
Pablo Picasso famously said: “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” I agree with Picasso. In their formative years, young children love to create art. Just provide the materials, and each child will create multiple works of art without hesitation. It is documented that we go through the same basic stages of developmental art as children.
Mindset Matters, Part II: Director of Choral Music Amy Whittenton Shares Insights from Mindset Theory
There are two mindsets within Carol D. Dweck, Ph.D.’s mindset theory: fixed and growth. At its most basic level, a fixed mindset means that a person believes that people’s qualities are unchangeable or “fixed.” The growth mindset opposes this view, stating that time and effort can cultivate people’s qualities. These mindsets impact every person daily and influence how they view themselves, others, and their activities.
Partnering and Mentoring Among Classes Enhance Learning
In this blog post, sixth grade English teacher Mallory Gnemi discusses the educational and connectional benefits made possible by Jackson Academy’s one campus.
STEM Education: 4 C’ing the Future, Today
Defining STEM is a simple task. It is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. But its simplicity ends there. STEM is much more than a catchy buzzword that seeks to combine the four subjects under a single umbrella.
Director of Learning Diversity Shares Memorable Insights into Memorization
Memory is likely one of the most important but misunderstood functions of the brain. To understand memory and its strengths and weaknesses, you need to understand the variety of types and the influence the brain’s natural processes have on learning.
Mindset Matters, Part I: Director of Choral Music Amy Whittenton Shares Insights from Mindset Theory
Jackson Academy partners with parents to raise up the men and women who you’ll want as neighbors and co-workers someday – good people with kind hearts and bright minds.
Professional Development Enhances Educational Experience for Everyone
Jackson Academy invests in professional development throughout its academic divisions, supporting and inspiring teachers to explore innovative teaching methods and provide the priceless gifts of attention and compassion to their students. Sixth grade English teacher Mallory Gnemi was appointed to serve as the Middle School’s professional development coordinator for 2021-2022.