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HOW WE EXPLORE Learning outdoors allows students to experience nature firsthand and connect their discoveries to academic disciplines. Our Country Day School students write nature poems in our treehouse classroom – the only one of its kind in Western Pennsylvania! How will you foster your child’s need to explore? SHADYSIDEACADEMY.ORG/VISIT BECAUSE “HOW” MATTERS PK-12 • Four Campuses OPEN HOUSES OCT. 16 – 26 Inquisitive Minds, Passionate Teachers Vincentian Academy named Fall Open House October 9th 5-7 PM RSVP www.AlphaSchool.org TRADITION . INNOVATION . EXCELLENCE A Private, Independent, Catholic Option in the North Hills of Pittsburgh All Faiths Welcome n n n n n The only Catholic high school in the region to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme 12:1 student-teacher ratio 100% college acceptance rate 15 varsity sports with a no-cut policy 30+ clubs and activities Founded in 1932 — and here to stay! Call Now to Enroll or Schedule a Tour 412-366-4455 9000 Babcock Blvd, Allison Park, PA 15101 n 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE Almost 100 years of Experience Enrolling PreK to 8th Grade Students 412-364-1616 VincentianAcademy.org 34 Small Class Sizes, Individual Attention ❘ icmags.com there may be fees or other conditions associated with consolidating, so be sure to do your research. • Is forgiveness an option? Some programs offer loan forgiveness if you meet certain criteria or work in a particular field. People in government, nonprofit, and other public service jobs may have the remainder of their loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Additional forgiveness options are available for nurses, teachers, AmeriCorps and Peace Corps volunteers, and some state and private programs. PRE-K – HIGH SCHOOL The first public school opened in the United States in 1635, and the Boston Latin School remains the nation’s oldest public school. Early education didn’t focus on math or science, but on the virtues of family, religion and community. Nearly 400 years later, schools are harnessing the fundamental principles of community, and although it may look very different in this day and age, a strong focus is being put on the importance of creating a safe school culture and tapping into technology for limitless learning. In 2019, students, parents, teachers, and administrators are seeing changes both inside and outside of the classroom. One of the biggest changes in recent years comes in the form of technology. Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to change education tools and is expected to increase in implementation in U.S. classrooms by 47.5% in the next three years, according to the Artificial Intelligence Market in the U.S. Education Sector report. In addition to AI, other technologies are providing students with the opportunity to connect with classmates in other countries, giving teachers the ability to educate a virtual classroom from the comfort of their own home, and expanding access to applications that were once inaccessible. Another key focus in education this year is on ensuring that students feel safe, connected, supported, and challenged through a variety of different ways. School culture and safety are being addressed and adapted based on recent school safety concerns across the country. Teachers, administrators, families, and community groups are putting a critical focus on