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TCS Atlanta Math Specialist Explains Singapore Math Modeling

TCS Atlanta Math Specialist Tom Pittard (shown here with his son, TCS third grader Thomas) explains how models are used…

February 28, 2017


TCS Atlanta’s STEM Skills & Imaginations Take Flight at the G3 Drones for Good Competition

A team of TCS sixth graders will let their creativity and problem-solving skills take flight at the city-wide G3 Drones for…

February 13, 2017


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TCS Atlanta Sixth Graders Gain Real-Life Experience Through Project-Based Learning

Many schools use project-based learning to engage students through topics that interest them.  Research shows that just a couple of…

February 10, 2017


Social Engagement in the TCS Atlanta Classroom

For the past year a group of TCS faculty members have participated in SEE-KS training, a two-year program developed by…

February 08, 2017


Notes of Love from TCS Atlanta

Natalie (left) and Elizabeth (right)   “We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character - That is…

February 03, 2017


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TCS Atlanta Preschool Teachers Create Safe Space Where Students Feel Valued

TCS preschool teacher Liz who helps teach our 4's/5's students explains the responsive classroom approach to teaching and why it’s…

January 23, 2017


Computational Fluency: Math’s “Bendy Straw”

TCS Math Specialist Tom Pittard explains computational fluency In last month’s post I talked about the importance of fact fluency…

December 14, 2016


Nishant’s Reflections on PoCC and the Holiday Season

Nishant giving opening remarks at the NAIS People of Color Conference on Dec. 8. Last week, the city of Atlanta…

December 13, 2016


White Dad, Black Son

Some stats, again, from Bryan Stevenson's work with the Equal Justice Initiative: One in three black boys will enter the…

December 09, 2016


Independent Schools: What Does Proximity To Injustice Mean To You?

Bryan Stevenson, the executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, spoke this morning. If you haven't read his book, Just…

December 08, 2016