Measuring What Matters – How Good Schools Use Data to Improve Learning

by Nicole Weinberger | Sep 17, 2021 | Campuses, Education

How Benchmark Testing Gives Students the Advantage Educating students is no small task. The role of the teacher includes not only imparting knowledge to their students, but also training them to read thoughtfully, write cogently, think critically, and act responsibly....

Ten A+ After School Snacks

by Nicole Weinberger | Sep 3, 2021 | Campuses, Health + Wellness

One thing you can always count on at the end of the school day is hungry (or even “hangry”) kids! Help put fuel back in their tanks with these ten terrific treats — many of which can be prepped in advance. From sweet to savory, there’s something on this list for...

Game On — Esports Program Offered at Fairmont Prep

by Nicole Weinberger | Aug 20, 2021 | Campuses, Athletics, Education

Esports is the fastest-growing high school sport in the nation and Fairmont Prep is pleased to provide an opportunity for video gamers to compete in this CIF-sanctioned sport. It is widely recognized that Esports hones students’ problem-solving and strategic thinking...

How to Get (and Keep) Your Kids Organized

by Nicole Weinberger | Aug 16, 2021 | Campuses, Education, Health + Wellness

Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a conversation with your child that started with something like this … “Mom … where’s my lunch?” (asked right as you’re pulling into the school parking lot) “Dad … I left my essay for history class at home. Will you please...

Remote Learning Without Boundaries: Fairmont Opens Remote Program All Across the Country!

by Nicole Weinberger | Jul 30, 2021 | Campuses, COVID-19, Education

Prior to the pandemic, few primary or secondary schools had occasion to delve into the world of remote learning. But that’s not the case at Fairmont! An innovator in education for nearly seven decades, we began researching best practices in distance learning over a...