Despite air raid sirens and uncertainty, a small group of students gathers each morning to learn, laugh, and grow. With their laptops open and books stacked nearby, their classroom in Kyiv doesn’t look exactly like it did before the war, …
This blog post has been adapted from a previous blog post written by the founder of Sevenstar, Dr. R. Mark Beadle. On National Online Learning Day, we celebrate the ways technology is expanding educational opportunities, especially for Christian schools. Every school …
Graduation marks an exciting new chapter, filled with opportunities and challenges. As you step into college, a career, or another path, staying grounded in your faith is essential. While these tips are especially relevant for graduates, they serve as valuable …
As we approach the summer months, many schools face the challenge of continuing to provide educational opportunities for students who need to catch up on credits, get ahead in their coursework, or prepare for college entrance exams. Whether it’s due …
This time of year is often considered the doldrums of winter. For me, the darkness of winter doesn’t feel as unbearable during the holiday season and we’re usually distracted by New Year’s resolutions and settling back into a normal routine …
Time management is key for every student, and while balancing school, extracurriculars, family, and personal time can be challenging, it’s also an exciting opportunity for growth. Sevenstar Academy offers flexibility for both parents and students, and with good time management, …
I have always considered myself a storyteller. As a child, I wrote short stories, poems, and enlisted my siblings to participate in the plays I wrote and directed. People are hardwired to tell stories and those stories connect us to …
In the hallway, right outside of my classroom, we have fashioned a large tree out of laminated construction paper. It is our “Thankfulness Tree”, and the elementary students have been invited to attach to it leaves of various colors on …
DING DONG! The third period bell has just rung, and a few hundred students have now flooded onto a green open space with their lunches. There are thirty glorious minutes until the next bell rings and fourth period begins. The …
In a twenty-five-plus-year career in Christian education as a social studies and Bible teacher, both in the classroom and online, I have found both environments enriching and rewarding. However, there are certain beneficial and enjoyable advantages to online teaching which …