A child walks into their classroom, hangs up their backpack, and heads straight to the morning meeting circle—no hesitation, no confusion. These small routines do more than keep a classroom running smoothly. They establish a rhythm to the day that helps children feel safe, settled, and able to focus on learning. For young students, knowing...Read More

When LaTrice enrolled her son Beck at Hanover Academy in first grade, she wasn’t looking for a new school—she was looking for a way forward. Like many parents navigating the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, she and her husband were stretched thin. Both police officers, they couldn’t stay home to support virtual learning. Their...Read More