Learning Design
How LEGO League Builds a Strong Foundation for TJHSST and Loudoun Academies Applicants
For students aiming for highly competitive STEM schools like Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) and the Academies of Loudoun (ACL), strong test scores alone are not…
Read MoreFaith-Based Private Pre-College Programs for High School Students in Northern VA
Welcome to Masterpiece Academy, where we offer faith-based private pre-college programs for high school students in Northern Virginia. Explore how our dual enrollment private school approach prepares students for success…
Read MoreEnroll Now in the Masterpiece Mathletes Programs (Grades K–8)
Give your child a stronger foundation in math, sharper problem-solving skills, and the confidence to take on real challenges. Enrollment is open, and spots fill quickly. Kindergarten–Grade 2: Junior Mathletes…
Read MoreHow Multimodal Literacy Equips Kids for Tomorrow’s World
The world your child is growing up in is visual, digital, and interactive. Literacy today goes far beyond reading words on a page. Students must understand images, videos, layouts, sound,…
Read MoreHow to Build Digital Literacy Before Kids Get Screens
Parents want kids ready for the digital world without being glued to devices. The good news is digital literacy does not start with screens. It starts with reading, conversation, play,…
Read MoreThe Masterpiece Academy Team Wins Overall Champion at the VA-DC First Lego League Regional Competition
The Masterpiece Academy Team brought home the Overall Champion title at the VA DC FLL Regional Competition, and their journey highlights exactly what we hope to inspire in every child: curiosity, creativity, and confidence. As we celebrate this win, we’re also opening enrollment for FIRST LEGO League Explore, a hands-on STEM experience for Grades 2–4 that helps young learners build early coding and engineering skills through exciting LEGO challenges.
Read MoreFive Powerful Passes for Better Writing
Good writing rarely appears on the first try. Strong drafts come from a clear process. Use this five-pass system to help students turn early ideas into organized, polished work. Each…
Read MoreStop Skimming: Unlock Deeper, Lasting Understanding
We all skim. We glance at headings, bold text, and quick takeaways. It feels efficient, but for real learning it falls short. Skimming and deep reading are not the same,…
Read MoreWhat Does the Dirt Say? Teaching the Bible with Evidence, Inquiry, and Engagement
What if biblical truth could be seen, touched, and uncovered—layer by layer? In this blog, explore how archaeology turns classrooms into dig sites, equipping students to investigate Scripture with evidence and critical thinking. Plus: a free PD course for K–12 educators, podcast episode, and links to coaching, admissions, and more.
Read MoreEducation, Not Indoctrination: Santos Muñoz on Policy 8040 and Parental Rights
School board candidate Santos Muñoz joins Masterpiece Academy to discuss Policy 8040, the difference between education and indoctrination, and why transparency and parental involvement are essential to restoring trust in Loudoun County schools.
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