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What Curriculum Is Best For A Start Up High School?
As a founding organization begins to develop the plan for building a high school, my experience with startup schools, has found selecting...

Dr. Renata McFarland
Apr 22, 20243 min read
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Why Playgrounds and Open Space Are Important For Schools
When you think of a playground, you probably think of a slide, monkey bars, sand pit, swings, and maybe a seesaw. Often playgrounds are...

Dr. Renata McFarland
Apr 7, 20244 min read
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Location, Location, Location!
Where is the most ideal location to build your school? Imagine planning and building a school, and then within a 3 year period your...

Dr. Renata McFarland
Mar 21, 20245 min read
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International Women's Day And The Influence It Can Have In The Classroom
March 8 was designated as International Women's Day (IWD) by the United Nations in 1975. However, it was first celebrated on March 19,...

Dr. Renata McFarland
Mar 10, 20243 min read
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Marketing Open Day For Your Founding School
It's Open day season, so if you're wondering where to start as a founding/startup school, here are a few ideas on how Open Days can...

Dr. Renata McFarland
Feb 20, 20243 min read
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The Big Question: Are Today's Preschool "Digital Natives" Having Serious Adverse Effects On Learning To Read?
At the entrance of one of the international schools where I was doing morning duty, a seemingly ordinary day took an unexpected turn when...

Dr. Renata McFarland
Feb 11, 20246 min read
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