Emotional Intelligence: A Look At Social-Emotional Learning
Overview: Academic success and leadership effectiveness are related to a person’s emotional intelligence. Schools across America are integrating social-emotional learning into their curricula. Many of the strategies employed by schools are by their nature insufficient to foster the growth of emotional intelligence. Military schools are in a unique position to foster social-emotional learning because of their unique environment and emphasis on team development. Is Emotional Intelligence Important? I think that you will agree that the ability to harness one’s emotions and … Continue reading →
How Military School Motivates Teens to Succeed
I think you will agree when I say: Raising teens today is difficult and making them interested in the value of their own education can be a herculean task. For many teens, spending time studying and focusing on realistic goals is secondary to the immediate satisfaction of computer games and their social media accounts. How do you get a teen to focus on what is truly important – their character and education? What can you do to help them develop the … Continue reading →
Advantages of Boarding School
What is a Boarding School? Boarding schools are residential private schools, which means students live at school during the academic year. Their main mission is to provide a learning community where students can concentrate on their studies, mature and reach their full potential. There is not an archetypal student who attends boarding school. Students come from all walks of life, have varied academic abilities, and a range of interests. Read: Boarding School 101: What is a Boarding School? Boarding School Types … Continue reading →
Five Good Reasons to Choose a Texas Boarding School
Five Good Reasons to Choose a Texas Boarding School If you only want to look at boarding schools in your home state, keep this mind: Boarding schools are not colleges; most of them do not offer in-state tuition. Unless you are saving a substantial amount of money keeping your high school student close by, you should seriously consider a Texas boarding school. It’s easy for students and parents to fall in love with Texas because this state is the “total package.” … Continue reading →
CyberPatriot: Developing Computer Security Leaders for the Future
Cyber-crimes dominate the news on almost a daily basis and are perpetrated by master computer criminals who are not only after your credit card numbers, but your personal data as well. All of what they steal can be sold on the dark web for a handsome profit. These criminals are generally not your nerdy teen next door, but more often are members of sophisticated crime syndicates that patiently look for flaws in their target’s computer security system – and there … Continue reading →