Archive for “school readiness”
August 10, 2017
How a mom changed the course of her child’s education in one day
Simple developmental screening methods and early interventions made all the difference for Danielle, and thousands of children like her. Scroll…
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June 19, 2017
This is What the New Summer Learning Really Looks Like
The Waltham Boys & Girls Club is turning traditional summer programming into a hands-on summer learning and literacy experience. And…
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September 1, 2016
Preschoolers are the key to economic growth
Early Education Matters. What if babies, toddlers and preschoolers were at the center of the most promising national policies to…
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August 22, 2016
Graphing calculators cost how much?! and other tales of back-to-school shopping stress
Back-to-school shopping can break the bank. That’s why United Way and its partners are teaming up to ease the burden…
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August 15, 2016
15 Tips on Getting Ready for College from United Way’s Marian L. Heard Scholars
What your college-bound student should know: advice for students, from students Getting ready for college for the first time is a…
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August 1, 2016
What happens when number one isn’t good enough?
Massachusetts faces a significant achievement gap Massachusetts consistently receives number one rankings in the U.S. based on 4th and 8th…
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June 13, 2016
Camp and Literacy Combine for Summer Learning
One part summer learning. One part summer camp. All fun. “Six week literacy program.” That may not sound like a compelling…
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March 3, 2016
School Success: 11 Indicators Boston Public Schools Recommends Tracking
Last month, Boston Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tommy Chang spoke with our Board of Directors and shared the progress being…
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Why We’re Not Surprised 600 Children Were Suspended From Pre-K and Kindergarten
WBUR reported this week that over 600 children were suspended from Pre-K and Kindergarten in the 2014-2015 school year. We are not…
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January 25, 2016
Cheer Up New England: The Top Ten Reasons Why the Playoff Loss Shouldn’t Get You Down
Turn that frown upside down Patriots nation. It’s 9:13 a.m., Monday morning, January 25, 2016. And our beloved New England…
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