Decoding Education

CHP's founder Nandini Menon was a voracious reader as a child; today she's a proud "lifelong learner." Discover how her educational upbringing and Ed.D. studies have influenced her teaching philosophies, and why she believes in pedagogical tactics like Singapore Math. On this episode: How Ms. Nan's mother reacted to her Ed.D. pathThe importance of leading students by exampleIdentifying the needs of multilingual learners Why Johns Hopkins? Pedagogical tactics to suppor...

How a school culture based on empathy and excellence helps students break down cultural silos and prepare to thrive in a global workforce. On this episode: How children motivate one anotherPeer mentorship across grade levelsHow diversity breeds empathy Student reflection: growing beyond the family's cultural siloCHP's loyal, respectful, goal-oriented studentsDecoding Education is the podcast that brings together research, experience, and community voices to answer your burning que...

Homework isn't a punishment, it's an essential part of learning. On this episode: How homework supports learningTo challenge or to coast? A parent's choiceChildren love rigor — mental, and physical What happens without homework How parents' anxieties can become a self-fulfilling prophecy for childrenThe importance of conversation to reinforce learningDecoding Education is the podcast that brings together research, experience, and community voices to answer your burning questi...

At CHP, "best practices" are iterative and teaching is collaborative. On this episode: Bringing best practices from the ivory tower into the classroom The CHP pedagogyA collaborative environment for teachersDecoding Education is the podcast that brings together research, experience, and community voices to answer your burning questions about preschool through grade eight education. Brought to you by Cedar Hill Preparatory School in Somerset, New Jersey. Please subscribe and leav...

What happens when we complicate our definition of success with metrics other than dollars and points? What might life look like if we prioritized meaning, community, and joy? On this episode: The importance of community in Ms. Nan's upbringingRedefining success for a new eraNurturing lifelong learnersThe difference between coddling and nurturing Decoding Education is the podcast that brings together research, experience, and community voices to answer your burning questions ...