--- title: The Friends' Central School Blog | N-12 Advice description: As a leader in (innovative) education since 1845, Friends' Central School shares its perspective on relevant topics in 21st century learning. --- - [About Us](http://friendscentral.org/about) - [Admissions](http://friendscentral.org/admission) - [Academics](https://friendscentral.org/academics) - [Athletics](http://friendscentral.org/page.cfm?p=501) - [Arts](https://friendscentral.org/arts) - [Campus Life](https://friendscentral.org/campus-life) - [Request Info](https://info.friendscentral.org/free-guide#_ga=2.50017889.679910470.1731592311-467942295.1720540655) [![FRIENDS' CENTRAL SCHOOL](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/FriendsCentral%20-Mar2018/Images/text-wide.png) ![FRIENDS' CENTRAL SCHOOL](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/FriendsCentral%20-Mar2018/Images/text-narrow.png)](https://www.friendscentral.org/) Outstanding Quaker Education Since 1845 | Nursery - Grade 12 - [About Us](https://www.friendscentral.org/about) - 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[School Calendar](https://www.friendscentral.org/calendar) - [FCS Blog](https://blog.friendscentral.org/#_ga=2.229267550.351763938.1520833058-1423637094.1518007214) - [Parents](https://www.friendscentral.org/parents) - [Trustee Portal](https://www.friendscentral.org/board-member) - [FCS Summer Programs](http://www.fcsprograms.org/home/) - [FCA (Aquatics)](http://www.swimfca.org/) [The Friends' Central School Blog](https://blog.friendscentral.org) [![](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20copy.png)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/friends-central-alumni/ae-shaping-the-arts-and-media) ## [Friends’ Central Alumni/ae Shaping the Arts and Media](https://blog.friendscentral.org/friends-central-alumni/ae-shaping-the-arts-and-media) [By Friends' Central School](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/friends-central-school) Sep 01 2026 Friends’ Central School (FCS) in Wynnewood has long been an elite incubator for creative storytelling, preparing students for top-ranked university arts programs and highly successful careers in. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/friends-central-alumni/ae-shaping-the-arts-and-media) [![](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/060326%20FCS%20173.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/inside-this-years-senior-projects) ## [Inside This Year’s Senior Projects](https://blog.friendscentral.org/inside-this-years-senior-projects) [By Friends' Central School](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/friends-central-school) Jun 11 2026 In the final five weeks of the academic year, Friends’ Central’s senior class steps into the world. A definitive highlight of the Upper School experience, Senior Projects offer a unique runway for. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/inside-this-years-senior-projects) [![](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/102224_FCS_EveningWithBeth-66.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/using-student-engagement-data-to-drive-deeper-learning) ## [Using Student Engagement Data to Drive Deeper Learning](https://blog.friendscentral.org/using-student-engagement-data-to-drive-deeper-learning) [By Friends' Central School](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/friends-central-school) May 14 2026 What truly makes a learning environment exceptional? One key factor is student engagement – how invested, curious, and involved students are in their learning. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/using-student-engagement-data-to-drive-deeper-learning) [![](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/101725%20FCS%20698%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/exploring-the-magic-of-thematic-learning) ## [The Magic of Thematic Learning](https://blog.friendscentral.org/exploring-the-magic-of-thematic-learning) [By Friends' Central School](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/friends-central-school) Mar 10 2026 At [Friends’ Central Lower School](https://www.friendscentral.org/academics/lower-school), learning is far more than a series of worksheets and lectures. It is an immersive experience. Each year, our students dive into **thematic units** that weave together. 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[Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/support-local-families-facing-food-insecurity) [![](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/3O4A1122%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/how-to-support-your-childs-independent-learning-lessons-from-fcs) ## [How to Support Your Child’s Independent Learning: Lessons from FCS](https://blog.friendscentral.org/how-to-support-your-childs-independent-learning-lessons-from-fcs) [By Friends' Central School](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/friends-central-school) Nov 04 2025 Independent learning helps children develop curiosity, confidence, and problem-solving skills that serve them in school, college, and beyond. Parents can play a key role by creating opportunities for. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/how-to-support-your-childs-independent-learning-lessons-from-fcs) [![](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/DSC05015.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/how-to-help-your-child-feel-comfortable-with-making-a-change-in-schools) ## [How to Help Your Child Feel Comfortable with Making a Change in Schools](https://blog.friendscentral.org/how-to-help-your-child-feel-comfortable-with-making-a-change-in-schools) [By Friends' Central School](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/friends-central-school) Sep 04 2025 According to *U.S. News & World Report*, nearly half of U.S. parents considered switching schools for at least one of their children in the past year. For many parents, the benefits of a new school are. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/how-to-help-your-child-feel-comfortable-with-making-a-change-in-schools) [![](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/LS-Mark-Tassoni-156.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/the-power-of-a-strong-elementary-math-foundation) ## [The Power of a Strong Elementary Math Foundation](https://blog.friendscentral.org/the-power-of-a-strong-elementary-math-foundation) [By Friends' Central School](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/friends-central-school) Apr 21 2025 A solid foundation in math during elementary school is crucial for future academic success. Traditional math instruction often emphasizes rote memorization, but research shows that students thrive. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/the-power-of-a-strong-elementary-math-foundation) [![](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/10.21.24%20FCS%20348%200295.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/how-to-keep-your-child-safe-on-social-media) ## [How to Keep Your Child Safe on Social Media](https://blog.friendscentral.org/how-to-keep-your-child-safe-on-social-media) [By Friends' Central School](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/friends-central-school) Mar 03 2025 Social media plays a significant and increasingly controversial role in shaping how children interact, learn, and entertain themselves. Platforms like TikTok, YouTube, X, Instagram, Tumblr, Reddit. 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