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MIT Grads Can’t Turn on a Lightbulb?
Okay, so it's a challenge with a wire and a battery that many (most?) of us might fail. But If you want to see the importance of hands-on building in education, check out this video. Ostensibly these are some of the best educated engineers on the planet. See what...
Vex Robotics Triple Crown for Mack Student and His Team
Zach Olkin started building robots just three years ago in the 4th grade when his mom launched a lego robotics club at Mackintosh Boulder. Just last week his Vex IQ Robotics team won a "triple crown" at the Vex Robotics competition - for teamwork, programming and...
Middle School Information Session – March 4 (Boulder)
Join us to learn how Mackintosh Academy's Middle School Program helps gifted and creative students thrive through the middle years. Mackintosh for the Middle Years, Wednesday March 4 from 9-10:30 am on the Boulder Campus Have you ever wondered what children really...
Growing Great Leaders – 7 Behaviors that Can Cripple Your Kids
Thank you to Nicole Krout for sending on this great article! Want to raise a child with grit, resiliency and great leadership ability. Here is an article we loved in Forbes based on work by Dr. Tim Elmore, Founder and President of Growing Leaders, an organization...
What do students really need in Middle School?
Join us for our Middle Years presentation and information session at Mackintosh's Boulder campus (6717 South Boulder Road) on Monday, March 3rd at 6 pm. You'll find out what the latest neuroscience says about the middle school brain - and what students really need to...
Planning for Success Info Session – LIttleton Campus – Feb 27 at 5:30 p.m.
JOIN US! PLANNING FOR SUCCESS: CREATING AN ENRICHING SUMMER EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR CHILD February 27, 2014 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM Are you concerned that your child will be bored over the summer break? Do you worry about over scheduling your child in summer activities? Do...