When I was asked to deliver a charge to the student body, two things came to my mind: a book I read this summer and a documentary I saw a few years back. In my view, these two things come together in a way that I think is worth your consideration.
We need not go far for bad news about how the online world impacts our children. From the 2020 filmThe Social Dilemma to recent news stories likeBritish Ruling Pins Blame on Social Media for Teenager's Suicide (NYT), the negative consequences of the...
Over a year ago, Mrs. Bewley (2nd-grade teacher at South Campus) and her husband decided to ditch their smartphones. Read on to learn more about their thoughts at the time they did so, and then see what they have to say after more than a year...
Ah, summer. The perfect time to be outside, enjoy the sun, and have a more flexible schedule. As a school community that values family time, leisure, and living life to its fullest, we offer the following inspiration for unique family fun in...
We need not go far for bad news about how the online world impacts our children. From the 2020 film The Social Dilemma to breaking stories like British Ruling Pins Blame on Social Media for Teenager's Suicide (NYT), the negative consequences of the...
Living in Northern Virginia, I am somewhat used to the transient nature of this area. Our school has many military families and families who work for the state department, so we are used to having students come and go, usually at the end of the...
Myth: Classical schools teach humanities well, but they don’t have strong math or science programs.
As a K-12 classical Christian School, Dominion values the study of history, the pursuit of leisure over entertainment, and igniting the imaginations of children. Our area offers a wealth of treasures that support all of these goals, and a Dominion...
It seems that schools across the country are focused on “digital literacy,” which—to many of us old-school parents—simply means the ability to get information on a topic. Back in the day, our parents told us to go to the library to answer tough...
Dominion rounds out a rigorous classical education with year-round field trips, outdoor time, and fresh air. My family tries to build on that by taking weekend walks and hikes, especially during the winter. Fortunately, Northern Virginia and the...