Last spring Communique PR kicked off its engagement with St. Thomas School (STS), a private, non-sectarian school for preschool through 8th-grade students. Tucked away on the eastside of Seattle in Medina, Wash., STS is ahead of the curve as one of five schools in the U.S. selected to be a Microsoft Showcase School, a global community of schools that work closely with Microsoft to lead digital innovation in education to improve learning outcomes.
Tasked with aiding in the content development for the STS Blog, we’ve had a lot of fun learning about the school’s extensive curriculum and sharing how the school supports the academic, professional and personal growth of its students. As well, we’ve had the opportunity to get to know a few of the school’s great faculty members while conducting interviews in order to write posts and brainstorm new topics.
Learning about STS through the lens of its faculty members has been an exciting experience. We’ve been given a behind-the-scenes look at school life and have been blown away by the teachers’ and the administration’s passion for its students, their development and success. It’s been educational and enjoyable to share STS’ joy of learning with the community through topics such as the importance of STEM subjects in early education, how parents can support personalized learning at home, the role of Edgework in schooling, the importance of providing teachers with new educational programs and more.
In addition to writing for the blog, we have also secured contributed article placements in a couple of Seattle’s local parenting blogs, a national ed-tech publication, as well as secured editorial coverage in a local newspaper. Below is a growing list of the content we have developed on behalf of STS and its faculty:
STS Blog Posts:
- A Sensible Approach to Managing Your Kids’ Online Activity
- The Role of Edgework in Expanding Our Children’s Horizons
- Why School Structure & Culture Matter for Middle Schoolers
- How Differentiated Instruction Helps Emerging Readers Grow
- Why Closing the Gender Gap in STEM Starts in Elementary School
- Extending Personalized Learning Beyond the Classroom
- Why Tomorrow’s Leaders Need Character Education
- The Power of Bringing Educators Together – My Takeaways from Attending the 2017 Office 365 Summit
Editorial Coverage & Contributed Articles:
- Bellevue Reporter: Small Medina school leading the pack in 1:1 computer programs
- Ed Tech Digest: Worth the Investment
- Parent Map: Local Educator Talks Screen Time: 3 Habits for a Healthier Family
- Points Living: Starting Healthy Habits Young – St. Thomas School’s New Dining Program Teachers Students About Healthy Lifestyles
As we come upon the one-year anniversary of our relationship with STS, we look forward to continuing to share its passion for learning with the community.