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How writing skills enhance achievement

There is absolutely no doubt about it; research has demonstrated that developing writing skills can definitely assist your child to become an even better student in the classroom. Even though he or she may think that the art and science of writing as an ability only associated with the English ...

How writing skills enhance achievement

There is absolutely no doubt about it; research has demonstrated that developing writing skills can definitely assist your child to become an even better student in the classroom. Even though he or she may think that the art and science of writing as an ability only associated with the English ...

Don’t take away my streaks!

I have three stories to share. First story: A mother is concerned about her 10 year old daughter who has seemingly overnight has become irritable, easily tearful, and often checking whether mommy was angry with her. This mother had a rule about limiting phone and iPad use, and some days would ...

Don’t take away my streaks!

I have three stories to share. First story: A mother is concerned about her 10 year old daughter who has seemingly overnight has become irritable, easily tearful, and often checking whether mommy was angry with her. This mother had a rule about limiting phone and iPad use, and some days would ...

Unexpected lessons: Silvus appreciates what she’s learned

BEVERLY — Life has taken an unexpected yet positive turn for Fort Frye High School junior Julia Silvus. Prior to joining the FFA chapter at her school, Silvus said she was unaware of the activities and opportunities they offered. “I didn’t know what it was at first. I joined because ...

‘Gothikana’ an atmospheric delight

The large black rose, Gothic castle-like structure and wrought iron fences on the cover of “Gothikana” by RuNyx told me all I needed to know about this book before I decided to read it. Sometimes it can be okay to judge a book by its cover; it helps draw people in when it’s especially ...