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A Blog From Head of School, David Colón
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Practicing Virtue at Viz
Read MoreAt Viz, we believe virtue isn’t something you’re simply born with. No, no, no - you practice it. Like playing an instrument. Or training for a marathon. Or trying to assemble Ikea furniture without ripping the instructions to shreds.Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas—two men who never once had to deal with Wi-Fi—said that virtue is a habit. And yes, I realize quoting medieval theologians in 2025 is a bold move. It’s a hot take that will likely make most teenagers roll their eyes so hard they will see their own brain.
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Building a Lifelong Journey for Girls in STEM
In today's ever-evolving technological landscape, the importance of diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics cannot be overstated. A recent study by the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) revealed that middle school boys are once again outpacing girls in math and science—reversing years of hard-won progress toward gender equity in STEM. At Visitation Academy, that national story isn’t our story. We encourage our girls to embark on a lifelong journey in STEM fields. And what is the first step to doing this? Start early and foster the journey with the right tools, resources, and encouragement.Read More
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A Shopper’s Guide to Catholic Independent Schools: How to Ask the Questions That Actually Matter
Read MoreIf you’re visiting Catholic independent schools, you’ll start to notice something: everyone says almost the same things. Every school promises academic excellence, personal attention, strong values, and community. None of that is wrong - but it can make the process confusing. This guide is designed to help families look beyond familiar phrases and ask deeper questions—the kind that reveal how a school’s promises are actually lived out.
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