Pardes: Aiming to be the ‘Coolest’ School in Phoenix
If you’ve spent even one summer in Phoenix, you know that the desert sun is no joke. With temperatures often soaring above 120 degrees — and sometimes reaching dangerous extremes […]
10 Places Lower School and Middle School Students Can Improve Their STEM Skills Around the Phoenix Valley
In today’s rapidly advancing world, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education is crucial for developing the problem-solving skills and creativity that our children need for the future. For lower […]
Why Attending Pardes, in Scottsdale, Offers the Best of Both Worlds: Access to Top Education and the Vibrancy of Phoenix
When it comes to choosing the best educational environment for your child, Pardes stands out for more than just our exceptional academic offerings. Scottsdale itself is known for its high-end […]
Choosing the Right K-8 School in the Phoenix Valley: A Parent’s Guide
The Phoenix Valley is growing at what seems like an exponential rate over the past decade. The area is drastically changing year-by-year, making it incredibly difficult for new families when […]
9 Ways to Implement Responsive Classroom at Your School
Part of building a positive school culture involves recognizing students who reflect our mission, who exhibit our core values, and who embody good character. When we acknowledge these students, our […]
Signs of a Great Character Education Program
A good character education program instills core values, builds positive behavior, and creates a respectful environment, but a great character education program takes it further by embedding these values deeply […]
Establishing a Relationship with the Torah
G!d gazed into the Torah and created the world. – Bereisheet Rabbah 1:1 – Before entering rabbinical school, I approached one of my rabbis to discuss a concern I had. […]
The Importance of Grit in Lower School and Middle School
What is grit? Grit is having courage and resolve, strength of character, and creating perseverance and passion for long term goals. Grit is essential for school-aged children as it fosters […]
Exceptional Faculty: How It Impacts Student Learning
At Pardes, we believe that exceptional faculty are the cornerstone of student success. Teachers who are not only knowledgeable in their subject areas but also committed to continual growth and […]