My office smells like sunscreen. And that can only mean one thing. School must be coming to a close. There is something special about the final days of a school year. The rhythms change. The pace softens. Backpacks are lighter,…  Read more >

There was something in the air last week at Crossroads Academy. Maybe it was the rhythm of iambic pentameter echoing down the halls, or the sight of students trying on crowns, cloaks, and courage. Our beloved Shakespeare Day was Friday…  Read more >

Our children are constantly navigating complex social and emotional landscapes. Whether it is a disagreement on the playground or a misunderstanding with a sibling, conflict is a natural part of growing up. From a child development lens, these moments are…  Read more >

This week’s Morrissey Minute comes with a bit of parenting experience, courtesy of Lou Holtz, who famously said: “You have to endlessly repeat the important messages.” It’s a simple idea—but a powerful one. The messages we repeat become the messages…  Read more >

There is a unique rhythm to the week before April Break. Following an intense stretch of ERB testing and the erratic “fits and starts” of a New England spring, we often see our students’ energy, behavior, and even their dress…  Read more >