Not sure what your child should be reading next? Check out one college student’s list of favorite books for elementary school readers. All reading levels provided by Scholastic. Peppermints in the Parlor by Barbara Brookes Wallace. I first read this book when I was in the third grade, and I reread it countless times over the years. It’s an exciting mystery set in a cobweb-filled mansion; the orphaned Emily must unravel the secrets of Sugar…
Read More »During the holidays, it can be challenging for parents of children with special needs to find events that will accommodate their needs while still being fun and festive. To make the search easier, we have compiled a list of holiday events for special needs children ranging from Santa visits to sensory friendly plays. Read below to find out about events near you! 1.North Pole Express Scituate, MA December 11th, 2016 Reservations required At 12:30…
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When I was in high school only a few short years ago, it seemed like everyone around me had their whole lives mapped out. They knew exactly where they wanted to go to college, what they wanted to study, where they wanted to be in eighty years…you name it, they already knew it. No one else seemed to have problems with choosing a college major. Meanwhile, I felt like I had nothing figured out. I…
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Pen pals, in the traditional sense of writing a letter, have become few and far between. Very few people take the time to write a letter, place it in an envelope, and drop it off in a mailbox, and then wait several days, or even weeks for their pen pal to receive it. To keep up with the times, one teacher in rural Vermont has employed a digital pen pal system, with the help of…
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An often forgotten and under-represented part of education are vocational schools, a shocking realization considering there are 55 in Massachusetts, which claim around 48,000 students. Despite the negative reputation these “non-traditional” schools hold in the mind of some, there are groups of advocates who are striving to educate about the need and importance of these schools and the advantages they offer. Vocational schools offer students an educational experience that is unlike a traditional school. In vocational high schools,…
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An educational experience which can be done around the holidays is to volunteer at a food bank or soup kitchen. Although this is a different type of education, it is equally as valuable as something one can be tested on. Volunteering is something everyone should experience, and the holidays are a great time to get started as a lot of extra help is usually needed. There are many places to volunteer in the Boston area,…
Read More »Duolingo is one of the best tools available to modern students of foreign language. Read on to learn more about this wonderful program. What is Duolingo? Duolingo makes learning language fun by turning it into a kind of game. You can answer questions about vocabulary and grammar, earn points for buying power-ups in their virtual store, and challenge your friends to do the the same. What languages are available? There are currently lessons available in…
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While many high school seniors stress out about college applications, visits, and the like, there is another group of soon to be graduates looking into an alternate possibility. Gap years are traditionally a European custom and are a common choice for students are graduating from secondary school(i.e high school). The idea behind a gap year is to take a gap in between schooling, hence the name. In the last 10 years, gap years have increased…
Read More »Boston Tutoring Services is excited to share the Open House dates of local schools. Take the time to research these schools and visit the ones that seem like a good fit for your family. They are a great way to experience a day on campus and meet the staff. This week we are featuring Shady Hill School located in Cambridge, MA. The Shady Hill Middle School Open House date: Thursday, November 17th, from 7:00-9:00 PM. Come check…
Read More »This list of the best public high schools in Massachusetts is based on a ranking by this website, which ranks schools using statistics, student and parent reviews, and expert insights. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, teacher quality, and more. To see exactly how this ranking was calculated, click here. Lexington High School–Lexington, MA Lexington High School has a current enrollment of approximately 2,100 students. The school is ranked #9 within Massachusetts and…
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