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After School Programs: Expectations vs. Reality
When surveying members throughout various communities, there were some interesting assumptions and expectations regarding what after school programs mean to them. Expectation: After School Programs are just a babysitting service. A majority of people surveyed said that they expected after school programs to be a babysitting service where, at best, the child …
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Should You Worry About the “Summer Slide”?
What is the “Summer Slide”? “Summer Slide” is the concept that during summer break, students may lose some of their academic gains from the previous school year. This has been especially notable in lower-income areas, where access to educational supplies and reading materials may be limited. Research has shown that children can lose up to …
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10 Summer Boredom Busters for Kids
The dog days of summer…. the “I’m boreddddd” exclamation…. they want to play outside but its too hot, they want to play inside but they’ve exhausted all of their toys…. what is a parent to do? Check out our top 10 boredom busters for kids! 1. The easiest solution for parents is to simply …