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Arizona Summative Testing
What is summative testing, you ask? Arizona, like most states, participates in statewide standardized testing which takes place in the spring in public schools. In Arizona, the test is called AZMerit […]
Social-Emotional Learning: Part Three
As we dive into the third and final post in our series on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), let’s recap what we’ve discussed so far. On the surface, “emotional intelligence” can seem like a fluff term, but underneath the title is […]
Social-Emotional Learning: Part Two
Last week, we talked about Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), what it is, and how this strategy of learning will be integral in shaping a generation. In part two of three blog posts, we’ll discuss the benefits of how parents and teachers […]
Social-Emotional Learning: Part One
It’s no secret that early-aged children are faced with increasing levels of anxiety. The reasons for this are broad and constantly evolving. To tackle all of them would turn a blog post into a dissertation. Instead, in this three-part blog […]
Parents Resources at GIA
Welcome. If you’re a GIA parent, you’re in the right place! As we kick off a new school year and get our scholars comfortable and excited about the year ahead, we think it’s important to provide parents with resources to […]
What is Ask2Learn?
Part of GIA’s mission is to provide a highly innovative experience for its scholars and teachers. To achieve this, GIA has done research and remained up-to-date on the latest technology to maximize learning. One of these resources is Ask2Learn. Ask2Learn […]
Student Success During a Pandemic: Online Schooling
Just six months ago, the phrase “online schooling” was reserved for a very small percentage of school-aged students. There are many reasons a parent could have chosen online schooling for their child, pre-coronavirus. Now, online schooling is the first (and […]
Student Success During a Pandemic
We can all agree that these are… wait for it… *unprecedented times.* But how can we agree to transition our students back into school life? Working professionals (likely the person reading this) had to make adjustments to their work/life schedules […]
Owls Start School-Year Soaring
It’s been an exciting start to the 2019-20 school year after a productive summer of hard work at Grande Innovation Academy (GIA). This included capital projects such as a large canopy providing much needed shade to scholars playing […]
Family Screen Time
Family Screen Time
Studies have shown that excessive media use can lead to learning and attention problems, lack of sleep and obesity. Families are spending more time on screens than ever before: phones, tablets, video games, computer games, computers at […]
