A Pivotal Window: Why the Early Childhood Years Shape Everything That Comes After

November 7, 2025

What may look like play is, in fact, a period of remarkable cognitive growth.

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Alumni Check-In: Preparing for the World Our Students Will Inherit

November 4, 2025

The careers our youngest Huskies will someday pursue may not even exist yet. But what will always matter are the human skills that endure: creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability, and integrity.

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Getting Ready for Kindergarten Without the Stress

October 28, 2025

It’s one of the most common questions parents ask us: Is my child ready for kindergarten? If you’ve found yourself anxiously wondering whether your child knows “enough” letters, numbers, or sight words before they walk into their first classroom, you’re not alone.

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How to Prepare Your Child for Their Private School Visit: Don’t.

October 10, 2025

For many parents, this visit feels like a big chance for the school to get to know your child and for your child to make a great impression. It’s natural to want to prepare them. But here’s the twist: The best way to prepare your child for a private school visit is not to prepare them at all.

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What to Consider When Choosing a Preschool

October 31, 2024

Choosing a preschool is a big decision! We break down the key factors to look for, the types of programs available, and how to identify the right fit for your child.

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Depth vs. Acceleration: A Look at Deeper Learning in Flint Hill’s Lower School

May 24, 2024

Drawing directly from neuroscience research, Flint Hill’s educational philosophy emphasizes the importance of thorough comprehension over hurried advancement.

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Seven Things You Need to Know Before Your Student Starts 9th Grade

May 2, 2024

Upper School Freshman Class Dean Andrew Kane shares seven key things he wishes parents knew before their students start high school.

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‘A Bright and Bold Future Ahead’: Flint Hill VAIS Accreditation Visit 2024

April 23, 2024

A VAIS committee completed its 10-Year Accreditation Visit in April 2024. The committee reported its immediate findings in this short presentation to faculty and staff.

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Rigor Versus Productive Struggle in the Classroom

November 9, 2023

Students learn more deeply when engaging in productive struggle versus traditionally defined ‘rigor’

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What Lower School Students Want You to Know (Grades 4-6)

November 3, 2023

We asked Lower School students in grades 4-6 what they love about Flint Hill and what advice they have for incoming students.

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