Striving for Excellence Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University Named National Magnet School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America The Connecticut River Academy (CTRA) at Goodwin University has been named a National Magnet School of Excellence by Magnet Schools … Continue reading Striving for Excellence
The start of your child’s education can feel like a monumental decision. For many families, preschool is the first educational experience the child will have away from the home. This is the start of the child’s educational career. So, should … Continue reading What is the Best Type of Preschool for Your Little One?
The teenage years of a student’s life can be a bit complicated. They are chock full of life-changing experiences and development – emotionally, physically, socially, and intellectually. Not only this, but teens’ futures (i.e. college and careers) rest upon their … Continue reading The Benefits of a Science-Inspired High School
When it comes to a child’s education, most parents want to ensure their children are placed in the best environment for them, with the most opportunities to learn. Children learn at different levels, and in different ways. Not every environment … Continue reading A Look Inside the Reggio Emilia Classroom Environment
For most of us, enjoying success in a career is a big part of the “American Dream.” And for most people, the best way to achieve that success is with a great education. Education is the cornerstone of our society, … Continue reading What is a College Preparatory Program?
Julia Snyder is from a Connecticut community that “strives to preserve its quiet, small-town charm.” Her favorite color is purple, she loves risotto, enjoys listening to Billie Eilish, and her favored movie is Beauty and the Beast. She attributes her … Continue reading CTRA Scholars: Julia Snyder Prepares for Her Future at CTRA
Magnet schools have been around for many years in the United States, and have evolved immensely since they first came to be. Magnet school programs first developed roots in the 1960s as a way to desegregate publics schools and push … Continue reading What Goes into a Magnet School Program?
With the cost of a private education, private school may not be a viable option for most families and their children. But for those parents who have always planned to have their children attend public school, did you know there … Continue reading Public Magnet Schools: What They Are & What They Offer Students
The Magnet School path is a great educational path for children who would benefit from a more hands-on experience, without being confined by their zip code. While there are many different types of schools out there – such as public … Continue reading 4 Types of Magnet Schools to Consider for Your Child
With all the different educational options out there, it can seem overwhelming to make the right educational choice for your child. As a parent, you may be asking: What type of learning environment will they excel in academically? What type … Continue reading How Do Magnet Schools Work?
Dozens of state and local officials, teachers, parents, and students gathered on August 28 to celebrate the new expansion of Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin College. This officially brings the entire Riverside community together, uniting all Pre-K through Grade 5 … Continue reading Gov. Malloy Among Guests as Riverside Magnet School Opens New Doors
Connecticut River Academy (CTRA) has been named a Nationally Certified Magnet School by Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. CTRA was among the first 55 schools located in 12 states to successfully complete … Continue reading Connecticut River Academy Named Nationally Certified Magnet School
Using the Reggio Emilia model, RMS helps children build cognitive, social, and creative skills. Watch to learn about this greater Hartford magnet school today. Continue reading Watch: Goodwin’s Riverside Magnet School Fosters Diverse Student Learners
An inner city-Hartford father of six-year-old twin girls first heard about the Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin College (formerly the Goodwin College Early Childhood Magnet School) through word of mouth at the Salvation Army. When he walked into the magnet … Continue reading Riverside Magnet School Success Story: “This is the best school I’ve come across.”
Goodwin College’s high school magnet school, the Connecticut River Academy, hosted a Green Magnet Theme Day on September 25, 2015. Green Day, which is one of CTRA’s largest community service projects, supports the Academy’s sustainability theme, allowing students to learn in a project-based … Continue reading Connecticut River Academy Hosts Green Magnet Theme Day
Riverside Magnet School parent commented on how her daughter has flourished since being accepted into the Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin College (formerly the Goodwin College Early Childhood Magnet School). When searching for potential magnet schools in Connecticut, she attended a parent information … Continue reading Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin College
An Riverside Magnet School parent and East Hartford resident, wanted her daughter to start school in a supportive environment that would allow for both creativity and expression. She noticed the construction when the Riverside Magnet School was being built and … Continue reading Riverside Magnet School: “A more interactive school than most.”
A Connecticut River Academy father was very happy when his daughter was accepted into Goodwin College’s magnet high school, the Connecticut River Academy (CTRA), located just down the road from campus. “CTRA is preparing my daughter with all the necessary tools for a bright future,” he continued.
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