What is the X-Block?
by Marissa Markonish, Head of NYA Lower & Middle School When Middle School students at NYA receive their schedules each August, one period is left blank. With a schedule packed with English, math, science, social studies, modern and classical language, visual art, music, break, advisory, Friday Forum, lunch, and recess, that blank block on their schedules really stands out. In …
North Yarmouth Academy: Transitioning to Remote Learning
Guiding Principles for Success in Remote Learning and Lessons for the Future by Benjamin Jackson, Head of School As students at North Yarmouth Academy (NYA) were wrapping up their annual Winter Carnival festivities on March 6, they were looking forward to spring break and fully expected to see everyone back on campus in two weeks. Few, if any, institutions were …