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A Culture of Compassion: Empowering Middle School Students to Thrive

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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Preserving Academic Integrity in the Age of AI

Oct 11 2024

As AI continues to transform industries worldwide, how should schools prepare students to navigate its benefits and ethical dilemmas? 

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How Teaching Kids About Environmental Sustainability Can Relieve Eco-Anxiety

Sep 20 2024

Children today are increasingly aware of, and sometimes anxious about, climate change. The term “eco-anxiety” describes the feelings of worry and fear about the future of our planet, often.

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Why Robotics Classes for Kids are Important

Apr 04 2024

As a parent and caregiver you want your child to lead a successful and fulfilling life. But when it comes to their educational journey, choosing a school with the right curriculum, classes, or.

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Empowering Your Child in Math: Tips for Parents

Feb 27 2024

While it’s easy to celebrate children’s strengths, it’s important to remember that they will experience struggles as well. One example of this is a child struggling with math.

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Empowering Students to Take Charge of Protecting the Planet

Oct 15 2021

At Friends’ Central School, students learn to take care of the earth by becoming active advocates for change and community. From nursery to grade 12, students participate in processes designed to.

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10 Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July Along Philadelphia’s Main Line That Don’t Involve Fireworks

Jul 01 2019

Finding meaningful ways to engage children when they’re not in school can sometimes be a challenge. When it comes to celebrating holidays like the Fourth of July, it can be even harder to find.

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Questions to Ask When Choosing a Preschool

Jan 22 2018

Enrolling your child in a nursery school program is an exciting new chapter for you and your family. At the same time, there is a lot to think about!

From church or synagogue programs to.

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Letting Children Play May Be the Best Class of All

Oct 23 2015

From the morning news to the increasingly ubiquitous blogosphere, the messaging that more is more never stops. It is a seductive message that is leading educators and parents to value rigid pedagogic.

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Can Schools Create Leaders?

Oct 09 2015
On chromosome 11 there is a gene associated with leadership. Variants of this gene enhance sociability, conscientiousness, and courage - traits we associate with leaders. But a few strands of protein.
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