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Wollaston Elementary School Harvest Festival, Saturday, October 14
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Quincy Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, or handicap, in its educational activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Federal Education Amendments, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, and by Chapter 62 of the General Laws for the State of Massachusetts.
This Is What An Elementary School Counselor Does
We advocate, we lead, we stir up change, and we collaborate because we have to. For each and every whole student. Because of this, our practice must be individualized; our curriculum must be outside of the box; and our supports must be intentional.
Six Study Tips for Elementary School Children |
We’ve compiled six study tips for elementary school children, which can help set a solid foundation for learning. You will need to adapt these studying strategies to your individual child’s learning style and age. Once children reach middle school, their homework routines become more complex and you may find you need a new approach, although these tips may still be useful. 1. Help your Children Create…
In Their Words: Elementary School Kids on Why Nature Is Important
Read the winning essays from a children’s writing contest
Pack A Lunch And We'll Guess What You Were Like In Elementary School
Tech in your child's elementary school: what to look for, what to ask
All this ed tech sounds modern and cool – but how can you be sure the devices and apps your child's school is using are actually helping your child learn?
Why Public Schools Struggle to Help Kids with Dyslexia
Many parents use a "wait and see" approach, expecting schools to provide support for children struggling with dyslexia, leaving children behind their peers.
How to better serve dyslexic students in our public schools
Teaching children to read is the most fundamental and consequential job of our schools.
Why Public Schools Shouldn’t Offer a Remote Option This Fall
It’s bad for learning, it’s expensive, and it sends the wrong message about whether our schools are safe.
How DC Public Schools' Dress Codes Are Hurting Black Girls' Self-Esteem
A study finds that dress codes can make young girls self-conscious about their bodies and can intersect with stereotypes in harmful ways.
In Their Own Words: Why Health Experts Say Elementary Schools Should Open
With proper safety measures, doctors and scientists said in a survey, the benefits outweigh the risks.
How To Raise Kids When Leaving Public Schools Is Not An Easy Option
The only way your kids survive the left’s assault on their childhood is if you are engaged in the battle with them.
A Bible Bill? Should a Bible literacy program be allowed in public schools?
Bill being talked about would allow public schools to offer a Bible literacy program.
Public-school teachers reveal the 7 hardest things about their job
K-12 teachers from across the US tell Business Insider that mean parents and low pay make their job more difficult.
Why We Send Our Kids to the Poorest Public School
It's not just my own kids' well-being that matters anymore.
Mullane: Subbing out character-building to public schools won't work
It’s nice that the schools want to do this. It’s a good thing. But the problem of building character and good behavior starts at home.
Why I’m a Public-School Teacher But a Private-School Parent
Why I'm Determined to See My Child With Down Syndrome Go to Public School
We think success is about inclusion, not separation.
How to fix our crumbling schools
U.S. school infrastructure is failing. Time to find a new funding scheme.
How to keep children from skipping school
Beyond data, mentors can add a human touch and build relationships with at-risk students.
How Can Schools Tap Into Parent Power For the Good of Students?
A program pays teachers to visit students at home and meet with their family. The home visits have helped parents become better-informed advocates for their kids and stronger allies with teachers.
