AJA News
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Alumni Mom’s Perspective on Portfolio Day
Many people ask Renee Lafair about her secret to child-rearing. Her three kids, now adults, attended Stanford, Northeastern, and Johns Hopkins University. In their spare time, they’ve worked…
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A Day in the Life of an AJA Middle Schooler
Step into the vibrant halls of Austin Jewish Academy’s middle school, where every corner hums with energy, curiosity, and learning. Walking down the hallway today, let’s peek into…
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Parent Education: Salient Speech and Language Challenges
On Friday, November 15, Zahava Merlis, seasoned speech-language pathologist and owner of Firefly Friends Speech Therapy, PLLC, presented to AJA parents on “Salient Speech and Language Challenges,” the…
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Developing a Growth Mindset at AJA
One of the things we try to foster here at AJA is a Growth Mindset in our students, as articulated by Carol S. Dweck in her book, “Mindset.”…
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How This Torah Went from An Attic to the AJA
The students at AJA get to experience a real Torah service multiple times a week, but how did the 1948 Torah get here? It was the generous gift…
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Making of the AJA Mural
Years ago, an AJA teacher and students created a fun mural on the large, blank wall of our MPR (multi-purpose room). But after hundreds of gatherings in that…
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Science Fair
Science fairs play a crucial role in the education and development of students, offering a range of benefits that contribute to their intellectual, academic, and personal growth. Some…
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The Power of Field Trips
Field trips are more than just a break from the classroom routine; they are valuable educational experiences that play a crucial role in a child’s development. Beyond the…
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All about Project Based Learning
What is project-based learning? 3rd-grade teacher Kelly Hill explains what project-based learning (PBL) means. Imagine a classroom where students are learning about the world and actively changing it.…