--- title: Education Matters—Sanford School's Private School Blog | Authored Collaboratively by Sanford Teachers and Faculty description: Learn about private school education, admission, scholarships, financial aid, and more through posts written by teachers, administrators, parents, & students. --- Search - [mySANFORD HUB](https://sanfordschool.myschoolapp.com/app/) [![Sanford School](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/Sanford%20School%20March2018%20Theme/Images/master-logo-horizontal-nofounded.png)](https://www.sanfordschool.org/) - [Admission](https://www.sanfordschool.org/admission) - [Discover Sanford School](https://www.sanfordschool.org/admission/discover-sanford-school) - [Why Sanford?](https://www.sanfordschool.org/admission/why-sanford) - [How to Apply](https://www.sanfordschool.org/admission/why-sanford) - [Upper School Shadow](https://www.sanfordschool.org/admission/upper-school-shadow-days) - [Tuition](https://www.sanfordschool.org/admission/tuition) - [Financial Aid](https://www.sanfordschool.org/admission/financial-aid) - 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[Welcome Back!](https://www.sanfordschool.org/page/alumni/welcome-back) - [Stay in Touch](https://www.sanfordschool.org/page/alumni/stay-in-touch) - [Get Involved](https://www.sanfordschool.org/page/alumni/get-involved) # EDUCATION MATTERS—SANFORD SCHOOL'S PRIVATE SCHOOL BLOG *Learn more about current school issues and trends from Sanford School’s educational experts.  Sanford’s blog is sure to help you navigate your child’s educational journey.* ## Authored Collaboratively by Sanford Teachers and Faculty ![Picture of ](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/Sanford_School_Logos/sanford_crest_transparent.png) ### Recent Posts ## [Give the Gift of Reading](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/give-the-gift-of-reading) Posted by [Authored Collaboratively by Sanford Teachers and Faculty](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/author/authored-collaboratively-by-sanford-teachers-and-faculty) on December 13, 2019 at 12:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Give the Gift of Reading](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/Lower_School_Photos/reading_anderson-1.jpg)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/give-the-gift-of-reading) What better gift than to give a child the gift of meeting new people and experiencing new places? Even better, there is no assembly required! Books are an investment in a child’s [academic](https://www.sanfordschool.org/academics) future and can be enjoyed over and over again. [Read More](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/give-the-gift-of-reading) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/give-the-gift-of-reading#comments-listing) Topics: [Education](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/education), [Academics](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/academics), [Parenting Tips](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/parenting-tips) ## [Why We Read: Sanford School Shares a Love of Literature](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/why-we-read-at-sanford-school) Posted by [Authored Collaboratively by Sanford Teachers and Faculty](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/author/authored-collaboratively-by-sanford-teachers-and-faculty) on May 17, 2017 at 5:20 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Why We Read: Sanford School Shares a Love of Literature](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/Leaders%20Images/mark%20anderson%20reading.jpg)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/why-we-read-at-sanford-school) Reading is more than a valuable skill for academic and career success; it can be a door to an adventure, exposure to a new culture, or a temporary escape to another realm. At [Sanford School](http://www.sanfordschool.org), we encourage students to read for meaning, but also to read for joy.Here are some favorite books to read and reasons to read from Sanford's administration, faculty and staff: "I love reading because it allows me to travel through time and across borders even when I’m in the waiting room at the dentist or curled up cozily on my couch. I love the way reading can challenge me to think about what I believe and why I believe it." For me, Edwidge Danticat offers the marriage of these two experiences in her Haitian novels, particularly my favorite, *The Farming of Bones, -***Brianna Smale, English Teacher, and Department Chair.** "If it is fiction, then I can taste what it might be like to travel to different places and times. If it is non-fiction, then I am able to bring meaningful input into conversations with my friends about various topics. My favorite authors are Rick Riordan and Tamora Pierce."  A favorite book is *The Historian* by Elizabeth Kostova.** -Danielle Wolanski, Upper School Latin Teacher.** [Read More](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/why-we-read-at-sanford-school) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/why-we-read-at-sanford-school#comments-listing) Topics: [Education](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/education), [Academics](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/academics), [Admission](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/admission), [Community](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/community) [All posts](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/all) [![Register for a Tour of Sanford School Today!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/701565/e1e66f9c-c920-4456-90ee-3abd44e94300.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/701565/e1e66f9c-c920-4456-90ee-3abd44e94300) ### Subscribe Via Email ### Posts by Topic - [Parenting Tips (73)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/parenting-tips) - [Education (64)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/education) - [Health & Wellness (45)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/health-wellness) - [Academics (42)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/academics) - [Community (35)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/community) - [Elementary Education (16)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/elementary-education) - [STEM (15)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/stem) - [Summer (15)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/summer) - [Diversity (13)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/diversity) - [Arts (12)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/arts) - [Sanford School (11)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/sanford-school) - [High School Experience (10)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/high-school-experience) - [Athletics (9)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/athletics) - [College Guidance (9)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/college-guidance) - [Admission (8)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/admission) - [Financial Aid (7)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/financial-aid) - [Middle School (7)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/middle-school) - [Affordability (6)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/affordability) - [Distance Learning (6)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/distance-learning) - [Alumni (4)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/alumni) - [School Counseling (4)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/school-counseling) - [Preschool (3)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/preschool) - [After-School Programs (1)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/after-school-programs) see all ### Recent Posts ## Sanford School [6900 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Current+Location/6900+Lancaster+Pike+Hockessin+DE+19707) Phone: [302.235.6500](tel:302.235.6500) Email: [admission@sanfordschool.org](mailto:admission@sanfordschool.org) - [![pais](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/Sanford%20School%20March2018%20Theme/Images/large_link571018_49581.png)](https://www.paispa.org/index.cfm) - [![nais](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/Sanford%20School%20March2018%20Theme/Images/large_link571017_49580.png)](http://www.nais.org/Pages/default.aspx) - [![advis](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/Sanford%20School%20March2018%20Theme/Images/large_link571015_49579.png)](http://www.advis.org/RelId/33637/ISvars/default/Home.htm) ## Connect With Us - [![facebook](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/Sanford%20School%20March2018%20Theme/Images/large_link571026_49585.png)](https://www.facebook.com/SanfordSchool) - [![twitter](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/Sanford%20School%20March2018%20Theme/Images/large_link571024_49584.png)](https://twitter.com/sanfordwarrior) - [![instagram](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/Sanford%20School%20March2018%20Theme/Images/large_link571023_49583.png)](https://www.instagram.com/sanfordwarrior/) ## No Talent Lies Latent Located on a beautiful 100-acre campus in Hockessin, Delaware, Sanford School is a college-prep [private school](http://mainsite.sanfordschool.onmessagestaging.com/Page/Admission/Why-Private-School?) for boys and girls in preschool (age 3) through high school. 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