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    The Friends' Central School Blog

    Choosing A New Middle School

    What to Look For When Considering a New Middle School for Your Child

    By Andy White '03
    Jun 08 2022

    The right middle school for your child makes a tremendous difference in their educational experience! From exploring new passions, engaging in hands-on learning, and building peer relationships,.

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    8 Tips to Help Your Middle Schooler With Homework

    By Alexa Quinn '98
    Feb 01 2021

    As a middle school educator, I often think back to my time as a sixth, seventh, or eighth grader and remember the things that were most challenging and rewarding about those years. One of the things.

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    5 Benefits of a Strong Middle School Advisory Program

    By Alexa Quinn '98
    Dec 28 2020

    Middle school is a time of transition. Transitioning between schools, transitioning between social circles, transitioning physically and socially from children into teenagers. And like a lot of.

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    How to Know If Your Child Should Switch Schools: Top 4 Reasons to Make the Switch

    By Lydia Martin
    Aug 17 2020

    Sometimes it can be a challenge as a parent to truly know what the best course of action is when it comes to whether or not your child should transfer to a new school. Whatever the reason, you think.

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    Friends Central-Scholarships vs Financial Aid-What's the Difference

    Scholarships vs. Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance: What's the Difference?

    By Lydia Martin
    Feb 03 2020

    If you are considering an independent school education for your child, then you may have concerns related to whether or not your family will be able to afford the cost. This worry can cause many.

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    What to Expect From Friends’ Central Middle School

    By Lydia Martin
    Oct 28 2019

    Many families who are considering changing middle schools do not know what to expect from the process, which can lead to anxiety and confusion. You want to know that you are making the right.

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    How Building Resilience Can Help Middle Schoolers Thrive in Adolescence & Beyond

    By Alexa Quinn '98
    Apr 14 2019

    As parents, it’s natural for us to want to protect our children from adversity and the pain that comes with it—whether that’s related to performing poorly on a test, not making the team, not being.

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    How to Bring STEM Out of the Classroom (and Into the Home)

    By Lydia Martin
    Dec 03 2018

    Every parent’s first responsibility is making sure that their children are happy and healthy. But a close second, especially in today’s interconnected, global world and economy, is ensuring that your.

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    How Your City Can Help Instill a Sense of Community in Your Child: Philadelphia Opportunities for You and Your Kids

    By Alexa Quinn '98
    Nov 08 2018

    As parents, we understand that the community plays an important role in the lives of our family and our children. No matter where you live or where you come from, community anchors us. Community.

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    Empowering students to learn

    How Parents Can Empower Students to Own Their Learning

    By Lydia Martin
    Oct 18 2018

    While there are many factors that go into raising an academically successful child, encouraging a love of learning is the most important. When a child loves learning, a personal investment and sense.

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