by admin | Jul 2, 2024 | Dynamis
As the sky darkens and the people gather, anticipating that patriotic show of lights, a small child wonders… He/she knows Christmas is about God, Thanksgiving is about the Pilgrims and turkey. But what exactly is the 4th of July all about? They don’t talk much about...
by admin | Jun 25, 2024 | Dynamis
What is resilience and how can we empower our youth to thrive in society? Resilience is defined as the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties. It’s the ability to “bounce back” from hardships. Some people may not think that resilience can be...
by admin | Jun 18, 2024 | Dynamis
Current statistics indicate that the summer learning loss phenomena is one of the most significant causes of the achievement gap between lower and higher income students. Additionally, it is a prominent contributor to our nation’s high school dropout rate. For many of...
by admin | Jun 11, 2024 | Dynamis
Over the summer break, your student will lose 2.6 months of math skills, 2 months of reading skills, and the equivalent of 1 month of overall learning. Additionally, your child will have to spend the first six weeks of school in the Fall to recover this learning. But...
by admin | Jun 4, 2024 | Dynamis
Aaaah, the summer weather is upon us already. My neighborhood pool sits, glistening in the sun, waiting to open its gates and let in the sunbathers, swimmers, and general fun seekers. Its clear, cool water whispers to us, like a mythical siren calls to its mate. It’s...
by admin | May 28, 2024 | Dynamis
“The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades”. This song, by Timbuk3, and popular during the 80’s, always comes to mind when I think of graduations. That, and the Dr. Seuss book, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go.” Funny, these are two very different mediums expressing a very...
