February 14, 2025

CBS New York Interview

CBS New York interviewed HudsonWay Immersion School founder Sharon Huang and NJ Campus Principal David Heller at #LunarFest2025! They shared how HudsonWay empowers students to become biliterate in Spanish or Mandarin. English-speaking families are choosing HudsonWay for its unique immersion approach and the importance of learning more than one language in today's world!
December 9, 2024

STRATEGIES FOR PARENTS TO REINFORCE LANGUAGE LEARNING OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL.

At HudsonWay Immersion School, we know that the biggest strides in language learning often happen in the classroom, where children are immersed in lessons and guided by expert teachers. However, complementing this with activities at home can make the process even more enriching and fun. Whether or not you speak the target language, there are plenty of creative ways to support your child’s bilingual development and enhance the skills they’re building at school. Here are five tips for younger and older children to help make language learning a natural part of everyday life.
December 7, 2024

LIFE AT HWIS

At HudsonWay Immersion School, our commitment to academic excellence is not just about textbooks—it's about hands-on learning that sparks curiosity and fosters critical thinking. Recently, our Science teacher Ms. Dalma Felenyi led the 6th and 7th grade students in an exciting project exploring chemical interactions and the kinetic energy of particles. The students investigated what happens to gas particles when heated and cooled, diving into scientific concepts while developing essential skills like collaboration, problem-solving, and experimentation.
March 8, 2021

HWIS Celebrates Literacy Month

We kick off our month in Week 1 with students “dressed” in celebration of their favorite characters in literature. Students can come to school dressed according to the theme of the day:  Pajamas (Monday), Foreign Character Day (Tuesday), Silly Stories (Wacky Wednesday), Myths and Legends (Thursday), and Fantasy (Friday)
December 4, 2020

What it means to be a strong culture by Michael Morgan

Culture is one of those terms that, when asked to define, is extremely difficult to put your finger on. It’s the fabric woven in our everyday beliefs, attitudes and behaviors. Unseen, but ubiquitous.
November 5, 2020

Developing Students’ Positive Attitudes in the Math Classroom – By Raelen Donahue

When teachers solve problems in class, they can model positive self-talk, approaching a challenging problem in different ways, persisting after not getting the right answer immediately, and celebrating the process as well as the outcome.
August 13, 2020

The Theory and Practice of Fostering Critical Thinking in a Language Immersion Environment

As an immersion early child educator, how does one develop critical thinking in young children when a second language is just being imparted?