Dr. Laura Konigsberg, Author at Turning Point School

The World our Children Will Inherit

Democracy is about managing differences, not about universal chorus, and now more than ever our children must grow up with the tools to successfully navigate these dissimilarities.

Global Awareness: Developing Essential Skills for Success

Dr. Laura Konigsberg

As a student, I spent one year living abroad in Tokyo and one year in London, life-altering experiences that made me reconsider many assumptions I had about myself and about the world.

Resolution and Resilience

Dr. Laura Konigsberg

The symbolism of a new year is powerful. We slough off the old year like a snake sheds its skin, and we revel in the possibilities of a fresh start. Even the changes we cannot see can contribute to the betterment of our community.

Reflecting the Light

Dr. Laura Konigsberg

As we approach the Winter Solstice, darkness is conspicuous. It is no surprise, then, that many winter holidays celebrate and honor the light that illuminates the darkness and reassures us of the return of spring.

Clean Binders and Messy Lockers: The Long View on Parenting

Dr. Laura Konigsberg

At Turning Point, we trust in the untimed timelines of children's development. We know that by cultivating each child, the best of them will unfold. We wait patiently for them to navigate early adolescence and emerge as capable young people, ready to thrive in high school.

The ABCs of CTP Testing

Dr. Laura Konigsberg

At Turning Point, we use a variety of ways to truly understand and assess student mastery. Knowledge is complex, and exhibiting mastery is best revealed in ways that honor its complexity.

Building Community

Dr. Laura Konigsberg

In an ever-changing world, it becomes more vital than ever for our children to develop and internalize qualities of empathy, cooperation, respect, and collaboration, so we purposely and thoughtfully build into our program opportunities for students to build and practice these skills.

Lessons from the Election

Dr. Laura Konigsberg

As Turning Point educators, we have experienced many opportunities for "teachable moments" to help students process what they are hearing from the media, parents, and friends during this election season.

Celebrating the Adolescent Brain

Dr. Laura Konigsberg

If you are the parent of a preteen or early adolescent, you may find yourself wondering what is going on with your child, or more specifically, what is going on in your child's brain.