by | Sep 12, 2017 | Latest Blogs Category Posts
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 of absenteeism in the DC public schools–students simply didn’t show up for classes for days and weeks....
by | Aug 7, 2017 | Latest Blogs Category Posts
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 is in a class of our own • Level of merit-based college scholarships: ranging from $40,000 to...
by | Jul 21, 2017 | Latest Blogs Category Posts
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 teachers and school counselors, but they cannot go home with a student. Parents have to be their child’s...
by | Jun 23, 2017 | Latest Blogs Category Posts
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 with the final grades and hope is running high for yet another “Blue Ribbon Year.” However,...
by | Jun 16, 2017 | Latest Blogs Category Posts
Araba & Kwesi, Graduation 2017 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 totally unaware that after having two children with his wife, Georgina, that their...
by | Jun 9, 2017 | Latest Blogs Category Posts
It’s summer. The rigors of homework, youth clubs and team-scheduled Saturdays are over. No more carpools. Now it’s your turn to make empowering choices to impact your child’s life and eventually the lives of their children. While our kids are...
