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Learning About the U.S. Presidential Election

Learning About the U.S. Presidential Election

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Kevin Fitzgerald, Editor What exactly is the Electoral College? Why are there only two major political parties in the United States? And, can a kid make a difference in the political system? With the 2016 U.S. presidential election in the home stretch, we’ve put together…
Exploring Alternative Avenues to College

Exploring Alternative Avenues to College

By Shari Maser, Off-Campus Program Advisor It’s college admissions season. Students are writing essays and submitting applications, and parents are preparing to complete the FAFSA and other financial forms. But not all students and parents must follow the same path! There are many alternative avenues…
Reading Aloud for All Ages

Reading Aloud for All Ages

By Fruma Taub, Off-Campus Program Advisor  Everyone knows it’s important to read aloud to young children, but reading aloud is good for children (and adults!) of all ages. Whether your child is an avid reader, still learning, or hasn’t yet developed a love of reading,…
Mindset: An Effective Stress Management Tool

Mindset: An Effective Stress Management Tool

By Shari Maser, Off-Campus Program Advisor Many students and parents have shared that stress has a major impact on their lives. I have found that stress itself is not inherently problematic; the problem arises when you have a negative, destructive, or unproductive response to stress.…
Are You a Lifelong Learner?

Are You a Lifelong Learner?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Bev Munday, Director of Education This may seem like a strange question for a post in The Learning Edge. After all, aren’t we all about learning and education at Clonlara School? Yes, we are, however, not everyone is a lifelong learner or sees the…
Kate DiCamillo Quote Re: Reading

Reading Aloud for All Ages

By Fruma Taub, Off-Campus Program Advisor  Everyone knows it’s important to read aloud to young children, but reading aloud is good for children (and adults!)

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Einstein Quote Re Learning

Are You a Lifelong Learner?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Bev Munday, Director of Education This may seem like a strange question for a post in The Learning Edge. After all, aren’t we all

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