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Summer Camps & Social Intelligence – the Best of Both Worlds
There are two common kinds of basic summer camps available for children. There are the traditional camps we all think of when we think of
ADHD – Beyond the Pill
remediation applications have been successfully utilized for people with learning disabilities and ADHD. Fernandez believes that this is the future of ADHD therapy. The interventions have
Ava’s Story
Ava is Awarded up to $96,000 in merit, College Scholarships and is accepted into 10 universities! Before coming to Cortona Academy in the 8th grade, life
Hillwood Field Trip
For Cortona Academy’s seventh field trip, an eager group of students, parents, and staff met bright and early for the car ride into Washington, D.C.,
A Capitol Experience
On Friday, October 6th, 2017 Cortona Academy staff and students spent the day in the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. The first place on the agenda
Being Here
By Dr. Ed B., Professor at Cortona Academy A fascinating series of articles recently ran in the Washington Post on the subject of the extremely high rate
Why Cortona Academy?
Click here to register or learn more. Since 1992, Cortona Academy has been at the forefront of American education. Having educated nearly 2,000 students, Cortona Academy
Your Child’s Well-being: Avoiding School-Related, Stress Injuries
When school starts again, parents are on the front line of creating motivated and academically successful children. Each child needs a team: a group of
Focusing on the Child, Not the Grade
The 2016-2017 school year is over, and many children had absolutely fabulous experiences with little to no stress or angst over homework. Parents are thrilled
Cortona Academy Northern Virginia Family Realizing “The American Dream”
Herndon, VA – May 4, 2017 Joseph Dadzie came to America 30 years ago from his native country, Ghana, hoping for a better life, but was