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Celebrating Diwali

Last Updated: Oct 27, 2016

What is Diwali? India’s most important holiday of the year is Diwali, which is also known as the Festival of Lights. This religious holiday is celebrated in either October or November of each year, depending on when it falls within…

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Benefits of an Arts Education for Students

Last Updated: Oct 25, 2016

You’ve put your children in a good school, you’ve enrolled them in a quality educational enrichment program and enrichment camps, and you spend time with them to make sure they understand the importance of their studies. What more can you…

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Transformation Celebration at A Grade Ahead

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2016

On Saturday, September 10th  at the Dublin Enrichment Academy, a celebration of thanks and transformation took place. To show gratitude to the parents and community for their continued support, as well as to introduce them to A Grade Ahead (Mathwizard’s…

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What Do I Do If My Child Is Being Bullied?

Last Updated: Oct 18, 2016

Have you seen someone be bullied or someone bully another person? How did you react? Sometimes it’s not easy to tell what is bullying and what is playing around especially if it’s between two people who know each other well.…

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Classrooms Now and Then: 1970s to Today

Last Updated: Sep 29, 2016

Today’s classroom looks nothing like it did even just 20 years ago. My children, who are 12 and 14, could not conceive of a school day that didn’t involve using a smart board, accessing the internet to get information, taking…

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Recommended Reading List: 4th Grade

Last Updated: Sep 27, 2016

4th Grade – This is the year that students will focus on greater attention to fluency. They will use all the skills they have learned until now to read with greater skill and precision. Just as with 3rd grade students,…

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