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SelfDesign scores high with prestigious re-accreditation
SelfDesign® Learning Community recently received a glowing performance re-accreditation from the pre-eminent Cognia network. The re-accreditation — SelfDesign’s second since it was first accredited by Cognia in 2011 — demonstrates the school’s continuing success at meeting the needs of its [...]
At university and armed with full suite of learning skills:
Interview with SelfDesign alum Amanda, Class of 2020 Amanda finished her SelfDesign journey in 2020. She was one of the first group of learners who piloted our integrated grade 10 to 12 program through its three-year rollout. Like many others [...]
Why mindfulness and meditation are important skills to add to your kid’s toolbox
Mindfulness and meditation are often thought of as practices for adults. With hectic lives full of busy schedules and stressful challenges, it's no wonder so many people use these tools to keep them grounded. But did you know that mindfulness [...]
SelfDesign uses learner feedback to improve offerings and optimize the learning experience
Part 4 in our series on how we seek out and apply continuous learning and continuous improvement to all aspects of SelfDesign When SelfDesign designed a new math offering for learners in grades 8 and 9 in 2022, our [...]
Faces of SelfDesign: Q&A with Shirley Smith, Chief Financial Officer
Shirley Smith joined SelfDesign® Learning Foundation in February as our chief financial officer. She brings to her role more than 20 years of experience as an executive in the finance sector. Most recently, she was Vice President of Finance and [...]
5 benefits of music and movement for kids
Music and movement are powerful catalysts for your kids' growth and development! When incorporated into learning, they foster personal expression, confidence, creativity, collaboration, memory building and so much more. They can also spark an appreciation for the arts that transcends [...]