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Starting kindergarten is a huge step forward for your child, both academically and socially. Kindergarten is where they really start to figure out their place in the world as they ...

Learning to communicate with your child—and teaching your child effective communication skills—is a vital part of helping them grow up and move into communicating with the rest of the world ...

Student reviews are an essential tool when searching for a private school for your child. They offer an unvarnished view of the school's atmosphere, staff, and curriculum—all from a student's ...

Eighth grade is an incredible time of late adolescent development reinforced by deep curiosity, learning to think critically, and progress toward becoming a full-fledged adult. Except, there is one more ...

At Las Vegas Day School, we have found a clear contrast in the performance of students who attend full-day kindergarten versus half-day students. Full-day students demonstrate better prosocial skills, test ...

The benefits of enrolling your child in preschool are widespread. Preschool can help your child with everything from social skills to motor skill development to cognitive thinking, and beyond.  If ...

When you begin the search for a preschool, you'll likely have a few questions as you consider your options. What is a preschool? Why is preschool important? What are the ...

Academics are certainly the central element of students' experiences during their school years, but they shouldn't be the sole focus. Extracurricular activities, both sponsored through school and those that aren't ...

Acronyms and buzzwords are frequently tossed around in conversations about pretty much everything under the sun, including education. You've probably heard of STEM education and maybe even STEAM education, but ...

Encouraging our students to be well-rounded, lifelong learners is central to our educational mission at Las Vegas Day School. In addition to a traditional, core curriculum, we believe a rich ...