Our wide range of educational programming is designed to enhance and maximize every child’s potential. In addition to age-appropriate class assignments, small group, and individualized instruction addresses each child’s needs and abilities.
Like parenting styles, there are many education “styles” too, to choose from. One learning system you might want to know more about is Waldorf Education, which focuses on the holistic education of a child. In this article, we introduce this pedagogy to you, as well as discuss Waldorf Education pros and cons, and more. What…
The face of education is changing, and education alternatives are popping up everywhere. From online schools to charter and private schools, approaches to getting educated are as varied as the students themselves. One of those alternatives here in the Rio Grande Valley is Pace Academy, which is inspired by the […]
It’s almost that time of year again — the back to school season. Children dread it as the summer months start to dwindle and the countdown to the first day of school begins. Parents scramble to buy school supplies, new clothes, and uniforms. It’s a very busy time in many […]
Thinking about children’s education usually revolves around academics. But some think education should go beyond math and English skills to encompass important aspects of social interaction, such as kindness. Robin Wilson-Clipson, teacher-administrator at Pace Academy in Harlingen, says this is a key skill that children actually pick up easily and […]
Building a fence, putting together a garden, or following a recipe while cooking is covertly helping students assimilate information at Pace Academy in Harlingen. Students at Pace are getting their hands dirty by taking academic concepts and turning them into projects that perform double duty to help in real-world situations. […]
With wintry weather making an appearance in the Rio Grande Valley, local families are spending more time indoors. Nothing sounds cozier than snuggling under the covers with a cup of cocoa and a good book. However, staying still seems nearly impossible for young children, especially when everyone is stuck inside […]
Academy’s Animals Contribute to Curriculum Harlingen-based Waldorf School Pace Academy recognizes the astounding benefits that come with incorporating animals into the curriculum. Tending to pets or farm animals can prompt responsibility in a child and help them to recognize that their behavior and actions directly affect the wellbeing of the […]
“Running Pace Academy is my vision,” said Robin Wilson-Clipson, principal of Pace Academy in Harlingen. “When I left the public school system, I left to create a place where children can learn, explore as children love to do, and have fun.” When parents drop off their children every morning, they […]