Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and, above all, confidence in ourselves. We must believe we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.

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REA and RD -- what do I need to know?Calling all high schoolers, do you know the difference between EA and ED I and II? This helpful admissions terminology guide from NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) will get you ready for the College process. Need more info, schedule a sit down with our college team!

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Spatial thinking as the key to knowing someone? We are thinking about Stanford Professor Barbara Teversky's Mind in Motion: How Action Shapes Thoughts and her research on actions as the foundation of thought.
To understand how people think, look to their actions,...

Actions not only speak louder than words, they also happen first and faster, Stanford psychologist Barbara Tversky says. Catching a falling cup, rolling one's eyes at a bad joke - responses like these happen before people find the words to...

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The power of play continues to astonish! The Princeton Baby Lab just published fascinating research on how babies and their adults communicate via play, and are literally on the same wave length.

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In the month of resolutions, many take an all or nothing approach to new habits. As educators, we know this is in conflict with how new habits truly develop; incrementally and with intention and practice. A favorite podcast at the SCK office is NPR's Hidden Brain and this episode explores how our habits shape us.


Transitioning schools in the 2021 - 22 academic year? Kindergarten options? Middle or High School? Boarding or day? College? We have you covered!

Schedule an initial meeting with a Smart City Kids advisor to help frame values and objectives. Families who schedule an appointment prior to January 21st are eligible for a Friends and Family fee reduction of 50% off the initial consult, use code SCKFRIENDS .

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