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AP or Dual Enrollment? How High School Students Can Choose the Right Challenge
- 10/15/2026
In Brief: AP vs. Dual enrollment At R-MA A student who excels in math may be ready for the most demanding course available in that subject. The same student might need a different level of challenge in English. That is why we don’t see AP vs. dual enrollment as a contest with one universal winner. […]
How a Military School Environment Helps Girls Build Confidence and Leadership
- 10/01/2026
In Brief: How Military School Leadership for Girls Builds Confidence There is something special about watching a young woman discover that people are ready to listen when she speaks. Sometimes that confidence appears in a big moment: taking command, addressing a group, or leading a team through a challenge. Just as often, we see it […]
Beyond Screen Time: Why Does Ethical Computing Matter in High School?
- 09/30/2026
In Summary: Why Ethical Computing in High School Is Essential Knowing how to use technology is no longer enough. Students also need to develop the judgment to recognize when technology is useful, when it becomes a distraction, whose information it affects, and what consequences their choices may create. Should personal data be entered into an […]
Beyond the Classroom: Randolph-Macon Academy Students Make the Most of Summer
- 09/24/2026
At Randolph-Macon Academy, learning doesn’t stop when students leave the classroom or when the school year ends. This summer, R-MA students took what they are learning as leaders, scholars, and members of the Corps of Cadets into experiences across Virginia and beyond. They explored possible careers, participated in nationally recognized leadership programs, stepped into summer […]
Starting Strong in a New Language: How ESOL Supports International Students at R-MA
- 09/17/2026
In Summary: How R-MA’s ESOL Program Supports International Students An ESOL boarding school can give international students something particularly valuable: opportunities to develop English both through focused instruction and everyday school life. At R-MA, ESOL I supports beginning learners across listening, reading, speaking, and writing, while ESOL II helps intermediate learners progress toward more complex […]