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Offering insight on educational trends, resources, and school news—brought to you by Dakar Academy's thought leaders.
Resilience is not built in isolation, but in connection. By cultivating strong relationships at home, at school, and with God, we can help our children grow into strong, capable, and resilient individuals, prepared to face the world with confidence and grace.
Values or beliefs also form the foundation of our worldview, which is the lens through which we see and understand the world.
Virtual learning can offer unique benefits not found in a traditional classroom setting—such as a more flexible schedule, increased participation and engagement, and the convenience of working from anywhere with a WiFi signal. But how can you ensure your child is staying on track and making the most of their studies during school closures?
Here are five ways you can help your student have a successful virtual learning experience.
Studies show that academic performance is tied to the amount of sleep your student receives. How can you help them catch those zzz's they need?
At Dakar Academy Schools, students are encouraged to face challenges—rather than live in a culture of comfort—as they grow academically, emotionally, physically and spiritually.
Dan Hein, director of Dakar Academy West, explains the benefit of split classes how they have shown to be just as effective as a single-grade classes while offering additional benefits to academic, emotional and social development.
Take a look into the lives of Dakar Academy boarding students and boarding homes and discover the philosophy and purpose of DA’s boarding program.
What better way to find out about Dakar Academy than by going straight to the source? Hear what kids have to say about the school on this five part series of “Dakar Academy According to Kids.”
Secondary students and staff work and play alongside Senegalese on a weekend outreach trip to rural Senegal.
Students were invited to learn about other countries represented at Dakar Academy during a hands-on, International Appreciation event. Parents and community members volunteered to host a room on campus for their home country, where they shared food, customs, language, dance, games and more.
What is boarding school at Dakar Academy like? Follow Adam through a typical day at DA to find out.
Dakar Academy students and staff share challenges and benefits of being third culture kids and growing up outside of their passport countries.
Here are five things these Dakar Academy teachers would not start a new school year without.
While the school environment is important to child development, home life and quality time spent with parents also play a significant role in the social, emotional and academic growth of each child. Here are some things to do as a family in Dakar.