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The Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting dozens of summer camp programs for children ages 6 to 12 across the city this summer. The office of Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (3rd District) has compiled a list of camps located at West Philly rec centers and playgrounds. These day camps offer a variety of activities, including arts & crafts, sports, educational activities, games, field trips, and more. Parents and guardians are invited to contact the camp sites in their area directly. Please note that fees vary by site and scholarships are available upon request. See the flyer below with the...

In a world where bitter tales of homeschooling abound, my personal experience tells a different story. Picture this: imagine stepping out of a dark, confining tunnel and finding yourself in an expansive field of vibrant daisies, basking in the warm embrace of sunshine. That’s precisely how my homeschooling experience felt—a breath of fresh air, a liberating journey that transformed my life. In fact, my admiration for homeschooling was so profound that I felt compelled to pen a book, sharing my conviction that every parent should consider this alternative approach for their children’s education. But let’s address the elephant in the...

When starting any new job, it’s normal to worry about what supplies you’ll need in order to successfully do your job. Luckily, the equipment for online teaching is pretty straightforward and you won’t need a lot of specialized tools or resources. I’ve been teaching English online since 2017 and have mastered my online classroom! I’ve used a lot of different types of equipment for online teaching over the years, with different degrees of success. Now, I know exactly what I need to be the most effective teacher possible. 15 Essential Items & Equipment for Online Teaching In this post, I’ll...

  By Dominick Bonny / Crosscut.com Felix Dotson, one of four Black students at Cashmere High School in central Washington, graduates today. He says his peers would repeat a specific slur referring to his race at least 100 times a week. Sometimes it was directed at him and other times it would be dropped casually by other students as a swear word. To keep track, he started a journal. In an entry from April 27, Dotson, one of about 500 students at the school in rural Chelan County, wrote that four senior boys repeatedly unplugged the welding machine in the...

As part of its early Prime Day deals and joining offers on Fire tablets, all-new Echo Pop speakers, and Luna gamepad (plus more right here), Amazon is now offering the Echo Dot Kids edition (5th Gen) for $27.99 shipped. Available in both the Owl and Dragon design, it regularly fetches $60 and is now seeing a solid 53% price drop. Today’s deal is well below the previous $35 discount, $3 under the most readily available 2022 Black Friday offer, and the lowest we have tracked. While it might drop lower during next month’s Prime Day event, it likely won’t be...