Warriors on a Hero's Journey
As Memorial Day approaches, a day Americans remember and honor those warriors who have given their lives defending and protecting our...
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ROA team
- May 20, 2021
- 2 min
Heroes with a Growth Mindset
Every elementary school Learner at River Oak Academy has heard and knows the difference between growth mindset and fixed mindset. Having...
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ROA team
- May 13, 2021
- 3 min
Freedom with Responsibility
"In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved." Franklin D. Roosevelt When you mention freedom in an educational...
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ROA team
- Apr 27, 2021
- 2 min
Hopeful Heroes
Hope is a feeling that good will happen even when it seems impossible. Hope saves you from the finality of negativity because it...
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ROA team
- Apr 15, 2021
- 4 min
Badges vs. Grades
Working hard to earn their Nesting Badge has been a priority for our River Oak Elementary School Learners over the past several months....
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ROA team
- Mar 30, 2021
- 3 min
Encouraging Young Entrepreneurs
Our Heroes have been studying economics and business, and having so much fun in the process. They have been working on their...
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ROA team
- Mar 24, 2021
- 3 min
Teamwork Makes Our School Work
Teamwork is a major ingredient in the recipe to success of our school. At River Oak Academy we utilize the Acton program to help students...
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ROA team
- Feb 25, 2021
- 2 min
Changing the Education Paradigm
Sir Ken Robinson explains the need for not for an education reform but for an “education revolution” to help our youth succeed in our...
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ROA team
- Jan 28, 2021
- 3 min
Courage to see beyond what's visible.
Art & Blog post courtesy of ROA parent Besi S. Remember the last time you were worked up, angry or frustrated? As adults, we feel stress...
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ROA team
- Jan 28, 2021
- 3 min
Courage to see beyond what's visible.
Art & Blog post courtesy of ROA parent Besi S. Remember the last time you were worked up, angry or frustrated? As adults, we feel stress...
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ROA team
- Jan 11, 2021
- 3 min
Mindset Shift
The mindset shift that happens at River Oak Academy (ROA) with the children is two-fold: 1) Shifting from a fixed mindset (I’m just not...
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ROA team
- Aug 15, 2020
- 2 min
The Courage to Grow
We've all heard about the highly publicized college admissions scandal several months ago of corruption that runs so deep that includes...
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ROA team
- Jul 11, 2020
- 2 min
To Grade or Not to Grade? That is the question.
What is the difference between photosynthesis and respiration? As an eight year old student, I could not remember the answer and...
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ROA team
- Jul 3, 2020
- 2 min
To Guide or to Teach
Stressed out students. Dissatisfied parents. Overwhelmed teachers. Where is the joy in modern schools? When is the last time you stepped...
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ROA team
- Jun 23, 2020
- 2 min
Connection
In the age of technological advancement, where we have almost every tool at our disposal to connect with other people even from the other...
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ROA team
- Jun 18, 2020
- 1 min
What Does It Mean to Be Truly “Educated”?
It’s safe to say many of us grew up being raised to think that a good education from the right school was essential for a happy and...
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