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CATCH Volunteer Opportunities from Akron Area YMCA

The Summit County CATCH Collaborative (SC3) partners are working together to help kids develop and sustain healthy behavioral habits during the stages of childhood that are critical to long-term developmental success. This fall, the CATCH curriculum will be integrated into YMCA after-school programs throughout Summit County. ...
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Battle the Summer Learning Slide

There are simple things parents can do to combat lost learning and even prepare for the return to school in August. You don’t need to use every suggestion, but choosing one or two that suit your child will help. ...
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Parent Tip of the Week: 5 Ways to Keep Your Child Reading

Help your kids retain the essential skills they learned in the classroom and plan for a season full of new adventures in reading. ...
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Free Summer Learning Tools from the Ohio Department of Education

Parents can keep their children learning at home this summer. The "Beach Bags" for kindergarten through third grade feature stories and activities, so children can practice reading skills while learning about careers and helping the environment. ...
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Local Students Reach New Heights

These students, running the gamut from preschool to high school graduates, are just a few out of hundreds who have overcome challenges this school year. Parents and schools shared the following students’ stories of continued strength in triumphing over adversity and their pathways to success. ...
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Kick-Off Summer Reading at Mentor Library

More than 100 kids tested their accuracy with Captain America's shield and signed up for the library's summer reading program, "Every Hero Has a Story" — but there's still time to join in on the fun. ...
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Teen Tech Week at Hudson Library & Historical Society

The week encourages teens to take advantage of the technology at libraries for education and recreation, and to recognize that librarians are qualified, trusted professionals who can help them achieve greater digital literacy. ...
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5 Ways to Inspire School Success for Middleschoolers

Going back to school after winter break can bring the same worries from the previous semester, but it doesn’t have to. Instead look at it as a good time to refresh with the following tips. ...
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Student Chatter: Private School from a Kid’s Point of View in Northeast Ohio

Private School Spotlight

Private school is a different learning experience for many kids in Northeast Ohio. Parents might ask what it’s like and what kinds of things are offered. Students in the region

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September’s Reading Room Recommendations

Cozy up in your favorite place and explore the wonders of books with your child. From infants to teenagers, here are a few suggestions to purchase or pick up at your local library. ...
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