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One Student’s Journey from Anxious to Confident at School
A Parent Testimonial It wasn’t until their daughter was unable to participate in her school’s holiday program that one family realized they might need to make a change. E is a happy, bright child who seemed to be doing well at her previous school until about third...

Seattle Middle School Tests Popular Water For World Water Day, March 22
Learn before you swim (or drink!) at these local fresh water Seattle spots. One local middle school science unit focused on testing and sharing water quality research for World Water Day!

4 Social-Emotional Learning Habits and Why They Matter
FAQs: What is Social-Emotional Learning? If you ask employers, today’s graduates are entering the workplace increasingly unequipped. The problem is not necessarily job skills or technical training. According to a recent study, “the biggest offense, according to 53%...

Seen and Known: One Student’s Journey To Confidence at Concordia Seattle
Her student was falling behind in school. Now she is thriving academically. Read more about one parent’s journey from worry to peace, knowing her child is seen and known at Concordia Lutheran School Seattle. “When our student was in (her other) school, it was easy...

Teacher Feature: Kendrick Holley
“Hey, Mr. Holley!” is a common phrase you hear shouted down the hallways of Concordia Lutheran School, often accompanied by a high five. Students from our youngest preschool class all the way up to our eighth graders (even parents!) love starting the day with a check-...

Improve Executive Function Skills: 11 Skills for Success with Dr. Peg Dawson
Executive function skills have been in the spotlight quite a bit the last few years. This set of skills, foundational to success in adolescence and adulthood, are abilities with which many children and adults increasingly struggle. The frontal lobe is the part of the...

What To Look For At An Open House- A Guide from Concordia Seattle
Open House: A Guide For Parents It’s that time of the year when school enrollment begins, and you may be checking out new schools for next year. The options can feel overwhelming. Attending an open house is a great way to get an inside look to the schools on your...

The Field Trip Factor: Concordia Seattle’s Philosophy of Getting Kids out of the Classroom and Into the World
Recently, Concordia Seattle took an all school (K-8) field trip to the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Nutcracker on one of the monthly field trips. Something magical happens when students take learning outside of the classroom and this trip was no exception. Students who...

A Middle School Problem, A Concordia Solution
What are some obstacles in middle school and how is Concordia Seattle meeting them? What is going on in middle school? Just the mention of middle school is often met with eye rolls and shudders. Few of us would volunteer to relive that time in our lives. There...

Encouraging Creativity & Critical Thinking in Your Children | Join us for the Webinar on April 19th!
On April 19th from 7-8 PM, join us for a truly special opportunity to hear from a leader in the field of childhood education in the United States! Professor Nancy Hertzog of the University of Washington will share her talk, "Encouraging Creativity and Critical...

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What is Personalized Learning, And How Does It Bring Brilliant Results to the K-8 Classroom?
What does personalized learning mean to you? Maybe thoughts of self-directed instruction in an array of subjects come to mind – that’s certainly part of it. Personalized learning is a philosophy of educational instruction that emphasizes the learning trajectory of the...

Join Us at Our Annual Open House | January 26th at 6:30 PM
Looking for a new school for your child? We've been providing a top-tier education to Seattle children since 1906,...

Sign Up for Concordia Summer Camp Today!
Interested in joining our Preschool or Elementary School Summer Camp? Camp starts on June 19th, 2023, and runs for eight weeks until August 11th! Sign up for individual weeks or for the whole summer! Save your place today! Preschool: Half- and full-day options for...
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