Where will your children be when the ‘Education Bubble’ bursts?
BASIS.ed co-founders Michael and Olga Block recently sat down with prolific author and magazine and newspaper columnist Amity Shlaes, author of “The Forgotten Man” and… The post Where will your...
View ArticleReverse Ravel – BASIS Chandler
Reverse Ravel, Michael Holcomb Artist Artwork appears at BASIS Chandler Michael Holcomb lives and works in Tucson Arizona. His art is displayed in the lobby… The post Reverse Ravel – BASIS Chandler...
View ArticleUnbounded Opportunity
“Unbounded Opportunity: Notes from Our Alumni” is a Vectors series in which teachers or school managers catch up with former students about their lives and… The post Unbounded Opportunity appeared...
View ArticleSix BASIS.ed World Travelers
Six young scholars from BASIS International School Shenzhen will soon be enjoying a beautiful autumn… in New England. The six continent-hopping students are actually two… The post Six BASIS.ed World...
View ArticleButterfly Effect – BASIS Phoenix Central
Butterfly Effect – Michael Holcomb, Artist Artwork appears at BASIS Phoenix Central Artist website: mbhonaker.com ARTIST’S STATEMENT The forms in my artworks are developed with… The post Butterfly...
View ArticleBegin Again – BASIS Tucson
Begin Again – Michael Holcomb, Artist Artwork appears at BASIS Tucson Michael Holcomb lives and works in Tucson Arizona. His art is displayed in the… The post Begin Again – BASIS Tucson appeared first...
View ArticleLearning Transcends Bricks and Mortar
On a warm summer morning thirteen years ago this month, BASIS Scottsdale Founding Head of School Diane Moser slapped off her alarm clock at 4:00… The post Learning Transcends Bricks and Mortar appeared...
View ArticleBASIS.ed Teacher Wins White House Award
President Barack Obama named BASIS Scottsdale math teacher Marizza Bailey as a recipient of the 2016 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.… The post BASIS.ed Teacher...
View ArticleThe Student Becomes the Teacher
One of my favorite things to do at performances, shows, or talks, is to turn around and look at the faces in the audience. BASIS.ed… The post The Student Becomes the Teacher appeared first on BASIS.ed...
View ArticleThe Founders’ Prize for Senior Project Excellence, 2016
Two teams consisting of a BASIS.ed student and their Senior Project faculty advisor have been chosen as the inaugural winners of an esteemed new award:… The post The Founders’ Prize for Senior Project...
View ArticleOECD Scores Soar Again
Since participating in the initial pilot of the OECD Test for Schools (based on PISA) in the United States, and for every year since, BASIS.ed… The post OECD Scores Soar Again appeared first on...
View ArticleWhat Does ‘October’ Mean To You?
Happy October to Vectors readers! The folks at Vectors love this month. It’s not just the looming candy and creepy costumes that give Halloween its… The post What Does ‘October’ Mean To You? appeared...
View ArticlePhotogenic
“My content area is their individual success.” For Leigh Preuss, now in her sixth year at the school, that notion was beneficial in her initial… The post Photogenic appeared first on BASIS.ed Vectors.
View ArticleGetting Comfortable With The Struggle
The Vectors Team recently received this video, which was posted on the website of the magazine The Atlantic. The article is part of the venerable,… The post Getting Comfortable With The Struggle...
View ArticleIn Schools Today, It Is Time To Look Outward
BASIS Independent McLean is hosting a special event, “Demystifying Global Education Rankings,” on Monday, October 24, 2016. The blog post delivers a sense of what… The post In Schools Today, It Is Time...
View ArticleDemystifying Global Education Rankings
In October, BASIS Independent McLean parents and faculty packed our newly renovated auditorium for a conversation with Peng Yu, distinguished educator at one of the… The post Demystifying Global...
View ArticleWhat OECD / PISA Is And Why You Should Care
In the wake of an event hosted by BASIS Independent McLean, called “Demystifying Global Education Rankings,” and held on October 24, we thought we’d take… The post What OECD / PISA Is And Why You...
View ArticlePhotogenic
“My content area is their individual success.” For Leigh Preuss, now in her sixth year at the school, that notion was beneficial in her initial… The post Photogenic appeared first on BASIS.ed Vectors.
View ArticleWhat OECD / PISA Is And Why You Should Care
In the wake of an event hosted by BASIS Independent McLean, called “Demystifying Global Education Rankings,” and held on October 24, we thought we’d take… The post What OECD / PISA Is And Why You...
View ArticleBASIS.ed Remains Bright Spot in International Assessment
The Organisation for Economic and Co-operation and Development released new results for its well-regarded PISA exam on Tuesday, December 6, and American students’ scores stagnated… The post BASIS.ed...
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