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Summer Programs

Providence Public School District Reinvents Summer School

Posted 08.22.2012 | Home
Read More: Rhode Island Schools, Video, Education Achievement Gap, Summer-Programs, Summer School, Achievement Gap, Summer-Learning-Summer-School, Providence Public Schools, Home News

In an effort to reduce the academic gap between wealthy and poor students, a Providence, R.H., program is reinventing summer school, PBS NewsHour educ...

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A Writing Gem in North Philadelphia Encourages Students to Be Creative

Peak Johnson | Posted 08.12.2012 | Impact
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Peak Johnson

Deep within their North Philadelphia community, students of the Spells Writing Lab prepare for a daily routine of writing, reading, and other engaging activities.

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Education Reform: Language and Technology vs. STEM

Mirla Gonzalez | Posted 06.27.2012 | College
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Mirla Gonzalez

Today, a lot of attention and funding is given to STEM programs but the humanities, language acquisition in particular, deserves just as much attention.

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The "Write" Stuff

Peak Johnson | Posted 10.24.2011 | Impact
Read More: Writing-Programs, Youth, After-School Programs, Summer-Programs, Writing, Impact News
Peak Johnson

Mighty Writers is a nonprofit organization where Philadelphia youth are able to participate in free writing workshops to perfect their reading and writing skills.

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Home Alone

Earl Martin Phalen | Posted 08.08.2011 | Home
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Earl Martin Phalen

We live in a country filled with curious and creative children. Let's make a commitment to ensure that none of our youngsters are left without activities that will support their growth and development.

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Make a Splash This Summer: Dream Big

Dyane Jean François | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Summer, Summer Ideas, Summer Activities, Summer Resolutions, Summer Fun, Summer Programs, The Inner Life, Healthy Living News
Dyane Jean François

As an adult I continue to feel the promise of summer. It reminds me of the power and magic of "childish" dreams.

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