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Blog | MIT | Featured
The significance of MIT’s 'mind and hand' philosophy
An interesting fact unknown to many about the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is its motto, “mind and hand”, or Mens et Manus in Latin. Mark Orrow-Whiting, Nord Anglia Education’s Director of Curriculum and Student Performance, believes th is philosophy is integral to NAE’s STEAM curriculum, which has been enhanced in a collaboration with the university.
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Blog | Featured | Global Education
The Joy of Reading
You probably already know that reading has been proven to be hugely beneficial for your child’s cognitive development. Not only does it stimulate the mind and imagination, it also improves vocabulary, memory and the building of knowledge. By developing a love of reading at a young age, your child will become a lifetime reader. Here are some simple tips to awaken the joy of reading in children.
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Blog | Juilliard | Featured
Discovering our love for dance
Learning dance can be a transformative experience in a child’s education. Rachel White-hunt, Director of Performing Arts at the British International School of Washington, talks about how students and teachers are responding to The Juilliard School’s embedded dance curriculum, and why it’s important students experience dance, music and drama together.
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