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How to Choose the Right School
A Guide for Parents as They Search for the Perfect-Fit School for their Child. Choosing a school can be difficult, and it is also one of the most important decisions a parent can make.
Read MoreWho Polluted the Potomac?
Kicking off Service Learning for the school year with composting, nut collecting, and an interesting, global look into water pollution beyond the Potomac River
Read MoreEmbracing Robotics and Coding in Education
Understanding the purpose and application of Robotics and Coding in a kindergarten through eighth grade curriculum.
Read MoreBusy Bees in their New Hive
The youngest group of new students to the Congressional Family just completed their first full week of school. The bright-eyed Busy Bees, as they are affectionately known, are quickly adjusting to their new school environment.
Read MoreThe Art of Interdisciplinary Learning
Through interdisciplinary methods, Congressional teachers engage students in learning that combines content, skills, and thinking processes as students explore connections among the subject areas.
Read MoreTalking in Numbers
As we shift student mindsets and get them excited about learning math, Congressional teachers are employing a number of teaching strategies. One strategy that has been widely embraced, particularly in the Primary and Lower School grades, is daily Number Talks.
Read MoreAlumni Reflections with Julia
In the following article, Julia ’13 reflects on a number of topics, and discusses the impact of her Congressional School education, her leadership roles in high school, and what the future has in store.
Read MoreHighway to High School
For middle school students, the transition to high school is an exciting time in their lives. For their parents, it marks a milestone – their child is embarking on the last leg of their educational journey before heading to college.
Read MoreService Learning: Students Work Shift at Food for Others Warehouse
A group of seventh grade students volunteered for a two-hour warehouse shift to package food for distribution for Service Learning.
Read MoreStrong Study Habits
By taking a little time to learn some new study habits, your child can become more successful in many areas of her schoolwork.
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