Today, it’s more important than ever for students to become independent thinkers and self-directed learners. In tomorrow’s workplace, they’ll be expected to learn-on-the-go in order to solve problems we can only imagine today. To help them meet those future challenges, we’ve redesigned our curriculum—giving students progressively more responsibility for their learning as they advance through […]
Read moreIt’s no secret. Children are natural, creative problem-solvers. From solving puzzles today to dismantling your computer tomorrow, it’s how they learn about the world around them – and have fun! Yet 90% of educators surveyed in a recent multi-national study say schools don’t do enough to integrate creative problem-solving into curricula. And employers routinely complain […]
Read moreTechnology is transforming the world we live in, presenting opportunities to learn in ways previously unimaginable. At Calvert, we’re harnessing that technology to make our internationally-renowned curriculum more relevant and engaging than ever before. It’s Calvert reimagined for the Digital Age. Creating a Multi‑Dimensional Experience — Online and Offline In creating this new […]
Read moreOn Friday, June 15, we had the pleasure of honoring Calvert Academy High School graduates from around the world. Accepted to more than 25 universities in the U.S. and abroad, with many full and partial merit scholarships, these graduates have bright futures ahead. In the words of Calvert CEO Steve Gross, “You’ve charted a different […]
Read moreIf there is one thing that we have learned at Calvert in over one hundred years of providing homeschool curriculum and education services, it is that homeschooling is not for everyone. Every educational system offers great opportunities for children to learn new information and skills, as well as harness their own unique qualities and interests. […]
Read moreThe Rise of Homeschooling In recent years, homeschooling has caught the attention of parents and educators, as well as national and local media, all across the United States. The simple reason is that homeschooling is on the rise, and becoming more accepted as an alternative to traditional public and private schools. According to the Department […]
Read moreThe folks here at Calvert Education would like to wish a very special Happy 100th Birthday to Elisabeth Knipp Eason (known as “Nippy”). Mrs. Eason was an instrumental part of Calvert’s Home Instruction Department (HID) in the 1950’s. As a teacher of the “Eighth Age” (second grade), Mrs. Eason taught students from around the globe […]
Read moreWe are excited to announce the launch of our new tool, the Calvert Teaching Navigator. Developed based on feedback we’ve received from Calvert families, this new tool will make homeschooling your child easier and more flexible than before! The new Calvert Teaching Navigator puts lessons, resources, teaching and tech support all at your fingertips. Available […]
Read moreMany thanks to all of the Calvert Families who joined us for the #CalvertGoesWild event at the Maryland and Detroit zoos. We had a wonderful time spending the day with you. Here are just a few highlights from the event!
Read moreDid you know that the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus have been using Calvert for over 35 years? In fact Kim Siriporn, a Calvert employee for over 37 years, recalls the early visits when one of their very famous performers, Gunther Gebel-Williams, would visit Calvert along with his children. Calvert’s Ringling Brothers Circus students […]
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