Noble and Greenough School

April 25, 2013 The Nobleman issue published at the end of April 1913 opened up with a page added at the last moment: the obituary announcing the death, on April 25, 1913, of James Jay Greenough. Mr. Noble s partner at … read more →

The “Beach” was the most popular spot on campus today, as students, faculty and staff gathered to enjoy Art Street. There were familiar favorites (sidewalk chalk, make your own tie-dye t-shirts, Richie’s slush and bake sales) and a few new … read more →

In light of the recent horrific events in Boston, many ideas and action plans are circulating all over our city. A traumatic, violent attack makes all of us yearn to “do something” in response; we feel shaken and saddened. Students, especially, … read more →

David Foster Wallace, author of Infinite Jest, delivered the commencement address at my alma mater, Kenyon College, on May 21, 2005. In my alumni magazine, I read that Foster sat in Sunset Cottage, longtime home of the school s English department, … read more →

Dance teacher Jillian Grunnah has an even bigger smile than usual these days. She will be able to teach in a brand new facility by this time next year, accommodating a growing program and rooting dance in a fully dedicated … read more →

In recent months, I have observed an increased use of social media (Instagram and Snapchat have skyrocketed!) Some kids are talking with me about connecting with other kids that they don’t know to offer (and seek) support when they are … read more →

Technology is providing ever expanding opportunities for teachers to engage their students in the classroom. The following is an excerpt from the book Every Child, Every Day: A Digital Conversion Model for Student Achievement, by Mark A. Edwards. Edwards is … read more →

Stop by the library for our first annual summer reading book fair! Check out a wide variety of book recommendations from your very own faculty! You can chit the books right at the library check-out desk. Thanks for stopping by!

To follow up on yesterday’s post about setting SMART goals, we decided to share some of the goals that our scholars set for themselves at the beginning of January. It’s interesting to see the range of goals that the students … read more →