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Why the Arts Matter…

by Steven A. Melnick — Frank was a student who wasn’t terribly interested in school but seemed to enjoy the social aspects of it and getting into a little mischief now and then.  He exuded a kind of macho persona … Continue reading

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Choosing a good school…

by Steven A. Melnick — For people who already rent or own a home, the choice of which elementary school their child(ren) will attend is determined largely by geography. School districts typically have defined attendance zones for each of their … Continue reading

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Parents and Teachers Working Together

by Steven A. Melnick —Teachers can’t do it alone.  Although much criticism is leveled at the public schools today, the role that parents play in educating a young child is often ignored by those critics.  The relationship between parents and … Continue reading

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