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    The Friends' Central School Blog

    Lydia Martin

    Read Lydia Martin's articles to explore school related topics as well as various tips and tricks for parents.

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    4 Benefits of Enrolling Your Child In a School with a Makerspace

    By Lydia Martin
    Jul 30 2018

    When you are looking for a private or independent school to enroll your child in, then you know there are a lot of factors to take into consideration before you make your final decision: What is the.

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    6 STEM Resources for Parents Who Want to Introduce Their Child to STEM

    By Lydia Martin
    Jul 23 2018

    If you were to ask parents or teachers today what subjects would most benefit their child in the long term, they’d probably say STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

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    What is a Maker Education?

    By Lydia Martin
    Jul 17 2018

    If you’re a parent of an elementary or middle school student, then you’ve probably been hearing a lot of buzz around the “maker” philosophy the past few years. But what, exactly, is a maker? What is.

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    What is a STEM-Based Education, and Why Is It Important?

    By Lydia Martin
    Jul 17 2018

    STEM-based learning has been around long enough that most parents and families have at least a vague understanding of what it means: Something to do with science and math. But the truth is, STEM is.

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    15 FCS Seniors Tell Us What They'll Miss Most After Graduating

    By Lydia Martin
    Jun 20 2018

    High school graduation is a time of excitement. Excitement for what lies ahead: For college, for service, for work, for whatever that next step may be.

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    5 Students Tell Us What They Loved Most After Joining the Friends’ Central Community

    By Lydia Martin
    Jun 01 2018

    Making the decision to transfer your child from a public school to an independent or private school is an exciting time for your family and child. Independent schools offer their students so many.

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    8 Fun Things to Do Around the Main Line

    By Lydia Martin
    Jun 01 2018

    Every parent knows the struggle of entertaining a bored child, especially in the heart of winter or spring’s rainy season when they’re more likely to be stuck pent up inside than out and about having.

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    Questions Parents Should Ask Their Child After a School Visit

    By Lydia Martin
    Jan 10 2018

    If you are in the middle of deciding which independent school is right for your child and family, then you undoubtedly have a lot going through your mind. Questions about teacher-to-student ratio and.

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    How To Help Your Child Prepare For A School Visit

    By Lydia Martin
    Dec 08 2017

    Choosing a school for your child is, undoubtedly, one of the most stressful parts of being a parent. You want to find a school that will challenge your child academically, help them grow socially and.

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    How to Get the Most out of an Independent School Campus Tour

    By Lydia Martin
    Nov 06 2017

    Choosing the school that your child is ultimately going to attend can be a nerve-wracking experience. The school you pick for your children will be the place they spend most of their waking hours..

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