Education Archives - Cushman Virtual

October 13, 2022

Now that this school year is underway, I’m very excited to resume hosting focus groups with families so that I hear from you directly and consistently evaluate the educational experience we, together, provide our children. Recent discussions with students, parents and educators have been aimed

Heritage Days

February 25, 2022

Heritage Days at Cushman are a long-standing tradition that links our students to their families’ history and the interconnectedness of our global community. As part of our fifth-grade social studies curriculum, students deliver impressive speeches about their ancestral roots and how their forefathers came to

Educational Excursions Empowering Tomorrow’s Innovators of Change

February 10, 2022

Field trips into our local community and beyond are an integral part of The Cushman School experience in each of our divisions. These real world explorations outside the classroom bolster our students’ critical thinking skills, letting them touch, feel and listen to what they’re learning

Supporting Emotional and Physical Safety on our Campuses

January 10, 2022

Dear Cushman Community, As we resume our educational journey in the New Year, I wanted to take an important moment to inform you of the many steps we continue to take to maintain the emotional and physical safety of your children. The safety and security

Middle School Students Learn the Value of Generous Actions

December 8, 2021

During this time of year, many of us enjoy holiday festivities with family and friends, but this season should also be a time of reflection and it's an opportunity to instill in our students the importance of "giving back." Creating a culture of philanthropy has

Expanding Cushman’s High School Learning Beyond Our Campus

November 4, 2021

Cushman Launches After School Virtual Learning Credit Classes in January 2022! Since being founded by Dr. Laura Cushman in 1924, The Cushman School has always been on the forefront of innovative education. The School consistently strives to evolve to meet the needs of students and

Miami to Mozambique

October 15, 2021

As part of its ongoing global studies initiative, The Cushman School has been participating in an exchange program with students from Maputo, Mozambique, designed to highlight “shared humanity.” The international collaboration is being facilitated by AptArt, an organization which bridges the gap between the Western

Hands-On Learning

September 8, 2021

Recently, our 5th graders experienced a unique opportunity to assemble Kano laptops with the guidance of our Technology Department during Science class. The Kano computer is a Windows powered device geared towards children as the first step in learning to code. Prior to assembly, students

Welcome Back to Campus

August 18, 2021

Dear Cushman Families, I want to warmly welcome each of you to the 2021-2022 school year. I know this start of the school year is not exactly as we had hoped, but regardless, we are excitedly anticipating the arrival of your children! Our highly committed

SAMx Showcase

May 27, 2021

In a year of unprecedented need following the effects of the COVID-19, students at Cushman’s High School stepped up to support their neighbors through the Society And Me (SAM) program. As part of the high school’s unique curriculum, SAM challenges every Cushman High School student to

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