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    The Friends' Central School Blog

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    What Role Can Parents Expect To Play in an Independent School Education?

    By Lydia Martin
    Oct 09 2017

    The process of deciding whether your child should attend a public school or an independent school is profoundly important: There are so many factors that you must take into consideration before.

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    What Makes an Independent School Education Different?

    By Lydia Martin
    Oct 09 2017

    If you’re considering enrolling your child in an independent school, then you’ve probably put a lot of thought to figuring out just what makes an independent school education different than a public.

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    The Pros and Cons of an Independent School Education

    By Lydia Martin
    Sep 26 2017

    When it comes to selecting a school for your child, there are a lot of factors to consider. Should my child attend a public school, or an independent school? What are the pros of my child attending a.

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    Positivity First: Creating a winning team culture

    By Jody Mayer
    May 30 2017

    High School sports can be a source of tremendous joy, happiness, and growth for young student-athletes. But activities on the fields, on the track, and in the gym can also create anxiety, negativity,.

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    How School Culture Affects Your Middle School Child

    By Lydia Martin
    May 18 2017

    Many parents assume that Middle School has to be an awkward transition from the happy, self-contained classrooms of elementary school and the exciting wider world of high school, but that doesn’t.

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    Five Keys to Finding an Extraordinary Nursery Program

    By Andrea Dominic Lubrano
    Apr 13 2017

    Beyond Academics

    Happiness is key--happy students and happy teachers are at the core of a strong Nursery program. Nursery School is a child’s foundational school experience, and the best Nurseries.

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    What's for Lunch? A New Look at Healthy Eating at School

    By Lisa D'Orazio
    Apr 07 2017

    Now more than ever, parents are conscious of words like “organic,” “healthy,” and “gluten-free” when it comes to their child’s lunches. It can be difficult, not to mention costly, to provide.

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    What's Real and What's Not: How to Teach Children to get Beyond fake news

    By Mary Fran Torpey
    Mar 17 2017

    In today’s media landscape, it seems more important than ever to analyze where information is coming from, whether it is accurate, and how to respond to it. There’s a growing anxiety about fake news.

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    How to Beat College Application Deadlines: An Expert Weighs In

    By Grant Calder
    Jan 27 2017
    In January and February, a number of colleges contact high school college counselors with headings such as “Scholarships still available at ____ University” or “We’ve extended our deadline!” In.
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    MLK Day of Service

    MLK Day of Service - A celebration in Photos

    By Lisa D'Orazio
    Jan 20 2017

    Each year, Friends’ Central School honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in hours of meaningful community service projects. This year, over 300 students, parents, and.

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