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    The Friends' Central School Blog

    Supporting Local Families Facing Food Insecurity

    By Friends' Central School
    Nov 25 2025

    Students at Friends’ Central School are taking action this Thanksgiving to combat food insecurity in the Philadelphia area through schoolwide service and community partnership.

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    How to Support Your Child’s Independent Learning: Lessons from FCS

    By 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.

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    How to Help Your Child Feel Comfortable with Making a Change in Schools

    By 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.

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    The Power of a Strong Elementary Math Foundation

    By 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.

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    How to Keep Your Child Safe on Social Media

    By 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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    The Perfect Summer Camps for Main Line Families in 2025

    By Friends' Central School
    Jan 31 2025

    In the winter months, many Main Line parents start planning for summer, researching the best camps where their kids can grow, explore, and have fun. "This is the perfect time to start thinking about.

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    A Personalized Approach to the College Search: Friends’ Central Counseling

    By Friends' Central School
    Jan 23 2025

    When researching high schools for your child, a strong college counseling program should be an essential component of that search. Friends’ Central School, a Quaker school that borders the Main Line,.

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    How Outdoor Learning Shapes the Best Nursery Programs

    By Friends' Central School
    Jan 07 2025

    Should access to nature be a “must have” as you research nursery programs for your child? We think so! A nature-based program adds incredible depth to a preschool program – fostering curiosity,.

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    High School Esports: A Parent’s Guide to Competitive Gaming

    By Friends' Central School
    Dec 20 2024

    Esports teams are part of life at highschools and universities across the country, and for good reason. Competitive video gaming offers students a chance to develop teamwork, leadership, and critical.

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    A Culture of Compassion: Empowering Middle School Students to Thrive

    By Friends' Central School
    Nov 01 2024

    Middle school is a pivotal point in students' lives where they learn how to navigate new emotions and experiences. This can be exciting but the increase in academic responsibility, social pressures,.

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