Like many educators today, I have been thinking a lot about identity and how best to support the many facets of each person’s identity. One’s name is particularly elemental to identity and community. As parents, we remember that moment when we landed on a name for our child and all the hope,...

Whether you’re relaxing on a beach, in the mountains, or on a hammock in your own backyard, it’s the perfect time to pick up a good book. Each year, our divisions develop a list of required and suggested reading for students to prepare them for the upcoming school year. Every book is selected to...

Robots and lasers aren’t just for the boys, but you don’t have to tell us that. At Shipley, we make it our mission to instill a love of learning in all students, across all disciplines, regardless of gender. As educators, we play an important role in encouraging students to step outside of their...

With hectic routines, homework, and dizzying after-school schedules, there is almost no time left to unwind! As parents, we’re often overwhelmed around this time of the year, which makes it a great time to shift our focus and to make time for our kids to play.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 1.6 million and 3.8 million concussions occur in the United States each year. A staggering 65 percent occur in children and teens, many of which are experienced during sports and other physical activities.

A Shipley education challenges students to discover their passions and their potential, and to take their education to the next level. During the fall semester, Brennan Leach '19 exemplified The Shipley Method's Confidence to Explore and Deeply-Rooted Learning as she moved to Washington, D.C. to be...

A few weeks ago, my eight-year-old son asked when he would get his own smartphone. Given that he is making his way through Lower School, I feel I have a few years to go before making a final decision. As the Head of Shipley’s Middle School, I see families and students having a hard time with not...

I walked into preschool to pick up my 4-year old who proudly exclaimed, “Mommy! I have HOMEWORK tonight!” Indeed, it was our turn to take home the “Class Book” and design a page that described our family, complete with pictures. My frazzled “Mom-Brain” automatically translated his statement to...

There are many positive aspects of social media use. Teenagers can use these platforms to stay in touch with friends and family, explore their interests, and share and absorb ideas. But with new apps and social networking sites sprouting up constantly, it’s hard to know what your child is doing...

We all have a book that’s transformed us or changed the way we think. These coming-of-age books are some of the most popular and have been changing lives for years and even decades. Here are five novels all teenagers should read and every parent should revisit: