Starting kindergarten can be an exciting and stressful time for parents and kids alike. But these four tips can ease the transition for everyone. The first days back to school…
Simple developmental screening methods and early interventions made all the difference for Danielle, and thousands of children like her. Scroll down to watch the video of Marsha and Danielle’s story…
Basic developmental screening in young children can make all the difference, so why aren’t more parents and programs doing it? Most people know that the first five years are the…
What happens when you send 20 people to work with young English Language Learners through United Way’s AmeriCorps program? These are their stories. United Way’s North Shore AmeriCorps Program mobilizes…
The Waltham Boys & Girls Club is turning traditional summer programming into a hands-on summer learning and literacy experience. And the kids LOVE it. “Who wants to play Roll-a-Word?” You…
Summer learning loss doesn’t only apply to reading and math. What is social intelligence, and why is it important? In a nutshell, it’s the ability to recognize our emotions, exert…
Today’s Summer Learning Programs Are Closing the Achievement Gap Second-graders in New Bedford tour the Whaling Museum and gain a hands-on learning experience about how blubber helps to warm the…