The second annual “Academic Presentations” evening was a success. The students’ families have gathered to get a peek into the variety of subjects taught at […]
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Sharing our Learning
Together Again
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“It feels like the ‘good old days’”, one parent remarked as we were cleaning after a recent picnic. She was very grateful for the opportunity […]
The Schools Our World Needs
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It is widely accepted in most countries around the world that young human beings, aka children, will spend most of their childhood in schools. Some […]
Adopt Kalachandji’s
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Beyond the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary; beyond the physics, biology, or chemistry; beyond the ratios, equations, or statistics, true education is meant for inspiring humanity. […]
FOOTPRINT
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Art has many roles, one being advocacy; expressing and sharing our voice with the world through art. Students in grades 4th-12th, have taken the role […]
A Happening Place
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We’re only nine weeks into this school year, and so much has been accomplished already! Every morning, students – younger and older – are excitedly […]
An East Dallas Oasis: Parent Testimonial
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“TKG Academy is an early childhood oasis in east Dallas. Our children enrolled in TKG Academy during the fall of 2021, after over a year […]
Donor Spotlight: The Bachani Family
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The Bachani family has been a generous supporter of TKG Academy for almost a decade now. When I reached out to Shalini, asking why they […]
Farm Life – For a Day
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Many of us would agree that some of the most meaningful learning takes place outside the “Brick and Mortar” school. It is therefore essential to […]
Remember the Alamo!
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If you read my previous blog, you would know that the Middle School class is currently studying Texas History. You might also remember that I […]
Make History Come Alive
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I’m glad the Middle School students are learning Texas History this year and not World History, because I don’t think we would take a trip […]
Employment Opportunities at TKG Academy 2022-2023
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Are you interested in empowering students, becoming a role model, and making an impact? TKG Academy, a spiritually-based, Pre-K thru 12th grade school in Dallas, TX, […]
Donor Spotlight: The Srivastava Family
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Balaram Prasad Prabhu and Siddhesvari Priya Devi are a couple of our earliest donors. They began supporting TKG Academy in 2012 and have continued to […]
Little Scholars
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Behind his mother’s skirt, a shy little boy is hiding. It’s his first day of school – ever! Especially after more than a year of […]
First Female U.S. President?
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“All men are created equal” penned Thomas Jefferson in 1776’s “Declaration of Independence”, though he himself kept over 600 slaves throughout his adult life. Slavery […]
A Garden is a Grand Teacher
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The ancient Roman statesman, Marcus Tullius Cicero, once said, “If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need”. We have a […]
World Bhakti Fest
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It was the great desire of the Lord Himself, in His form as Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, as well as the desire of His dear devotee, […]
Extreme Weather Calls for Extreme Measures
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Humans have long lived in places that seem impossible to survive in. How are people able to live in regions with freezing temperatures or scorching […]
The Best Use of the Bad Bargain
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Srila Prabhupada often used the phrase, “Make the best use of the bad bargain”, referring to the “Bad bargain” as our situation in this material […]
Donor Spotlight: Sriji Kumari Devi & Kalpesh Prabhu
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Sriji Kumari Devi, Kalpesh Prabhu, and their two children, Aum and Aahna, are not only TKG Academy donors; to us they are like family. Before […]
TEDx Talks
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Have you heard of “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind”? What an inspiration for innovative thinking and resourcefulness! “When you’re faced with a problem, don’t […]
Children See, Children Do
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Abhiseka, the bathing ceremony of the deity, is always a special sight to see. While pouring various liquids, a devotee also “pours” his love for […]
Science Fair & Live Wax Museum
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We are pleased to invite you to our annual Science Fair. This year you’re up for a special treat with a Live Wax Museum by […]
Student Spotlight: Gandiva & Arjuna
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Gandiva and Arjuna, also known as “The Twins”, are the youngest two of six siblings in the Penate family. All the members of their family […]
Now Enrolling
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TKG Academy is now enrolling new and returning students for the 2020-2021 school year. Enrollment forms can be completed online at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJ04mn-FZLPC21gR786iFEUgEMskSW1RcyPF1eARUOlGNNHw/viewform Forms and a non-refu…
Donor Spotlight: Prem Chandra Prabhu & Family
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It astounds me every time I encounter it: Our donors see themselves as beneficiaries and often express gratitude for the “opportunity to serve”. Their kindness, […]
Ask a Monk
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“If I’m an eternal spirit soul, and I came from Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, then where did He come from? When and where […]
Conversing with a Friend
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“Praying to the Lord is a way of conversing with Him,” Maha Hari Prabhu explains, “the way you would converse with a dear friend”. In […]
Our Legacy
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Our great Vaisnava saints, Srinivas Acarya, Narottama Das Thakura, and Syamananda Pandit, are known as “The First Travelling Sankirtan Party”, for they had journeyed from […]
Donor Spotlight : Praveena Vajja & Family
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Praveena Vajja is a beautiful dancer who makes others dance; not only figuratively. When I think of Praveena, I think of her bright smile […]
A Child No More
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Back to School Night at TKG Academy’s High School, September 2019 When you are in your teens, having your parents tell stories about the time […]
Happy Ending
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Donor Spotlight: Parthasarathi Prabhu & Lilavathi Vasudha Mataji
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Parents’ role in a school is usually limited to supporting their children’s education and showing up for conferences. If it’s a private school, they pay tuition as well. As required, they may also volunteer some […]
Student Spotlight: Vraja Kishor Schomaker
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“A Teacher Takes a Hand, Opens a Mind, and Touches a Heart.”
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At the heart of the school are the students, of course. Directly nurturing them are our wonderful teachers. Ultimately, it is thanks to them that our students are happy and successful. It’s their hard work […]
Zero Waste
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If you find yourself, as a parent, spending much time and effort coming up with various engagements and gadgets for your children, you should have seen our group of 30 students, ages 4 to 14, […]
Krsna: The Supreme Personality of Godhead
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In Sastra class, the Upper Elementary students have been relishing Krishna’s appearance and childhood feats through their study of the book Krsna: The Supreme Personality of Godhead. Students take turns reading aloud daily, summarizing, sharing reflections, […]
Book Reports are Passé
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Back when I was at school we simply wrote book reports. I’m impressed by and appreciate Mother Syamali’s creative literature projects. As of lately, Upper Elementary students were asked to choose one of the major […]
Donor Spotlight: Sridhara-syama Prabhu and Lalita Sakhi Mataji
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Speaking to Yudhisthira, the sage Vyasadeva said: “O child, there is nothing more difficult to practice than charity… It is extremely difficult to part with hard-earned wealth. But, O hero, properly earned wealth should be […]
Art with Bhava
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“Bhava” in Sanskrit means “ecstasy; the stage of bhakti just prior to pure love for God”. Today, the Lower Elementary class had the great fortune of having an art lesson from Krishna Bhava Devi, a […]