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By understanding Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) scores, parents can be better equipped to provide support to their children throughout the school year. We spoke with several experts to find out more about the assessments and how parents, teachers and administrators can work together to benefit each child.
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ATTENTION CAMPS and SUMMER PROGRAMS!
Please use this form to enter your Camp info for the upcoming season for SPORTS CAMPS. read more
... ATTENTION CAMPS and SUMMER PROGRAMS!
Please use this form to enter your Camp info for the upcoming season for ACADEMIC CAMPS, including Arts and STEM. read more
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For most of us, Halloween means dressing up, trick-or-treating, and parties. We might stress a little over getting the costumes our kids are asking to have, getting to the school
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The Akron Symphony Orchestra will highlight the influential work of six women composers/artists as part of the Stand Beside Her project — part of a year-long recognition of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which guarantees and protects women’s constitutional right to vote.
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Parents who wonder what they can do to help their child improve their speech and language skills may seek additional private speech therapy to supplement school-based treatment. While this may provide an advantage, it depends on the unique needs of each child. Before determining if your child would benefit from additional speech and language therapy, it's important to know the differences between the two.
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Do you know a child who goes above and beyond to help others? The Kind Kid Award, given by local nonprofit Connecting for Kids, honors children ages 12 or younger who demonstrate kindness and compassion to peers. Nominations are being accepted through Nov. 1.
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Recent studies show that kids living in homes with dogs get sick less often than those in pet-free homes and that babies who lived with cats or dogs had fewer allergies later in life. Living with a pet also can help curious little ones begin to develop empathy and kindness toward others. Here’s what to know to help kids and pets live together peacefully, from birth through the teen years.
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Imagine having a child who is allergic to peanuts, tree nuts and milk — all things commonly found in sweet treats given out during Halloween. It can be a tricky and scary time for parents who are taking their allergic kids on the trick or treat trail. The Teal Pumpkin Project, a worldwide movement, is working to create a more inclusive, safer and happier Halloween for all kids.
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Education was everything in Suzanne Walker Buck’s family childhood home.
The recently named head of school at Western Reserve Academy says her parents were first-generation high school and college graduates.
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