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Homework assignment for novice teachers: Find a good mentor

Q: What motivated you to teach Hebrew and religious school? A: I decided to teach religious school and Hebrew school because I was bringing my own children to temple and figured I would use my time constructively. I really enjoyed working with … more

8/1/13

Rapport with students can come at any time, from anywhere

Q: What subjects do you teach? And where? A: I’ve primarily taught middle school programs – kashrut, holy books, Jewish films, cooking, Megillot(Jonah, Esther and Ruth), holidays, ethics and community service projects in several … more

8/1/13

It takes a village …

WAKEFIELD – If I asked you to complete this thought, “It takes a village,” you would undoubtedly respond with “to raise a child.” more

Jeanine Silversmith | 8/1/13

Kehillah Schechter Academy will participate in digital badge learning

NORWOOD, Mass. – Four Jewish day schools in the U.S. – including Kehillah Schechter Academy, a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade Jewish day school in Norwood – will participate in a pioneering ‘digital badge’ learning program for the … more

8/1/13

Dispersed Hope High School alums help send kids to college

PROVIDENCE – An all-volunteer board – consisting of Hope High School alumni from different classes – runs Hope High School Dollars for Scholars, a non-profit organization committed to helping inner city students pursue and complete their … more

Arthur C. Norman | 8/1/13

The ‘super combo’

CUMBERLAND – Patrons of bricks-and-mortar cinemas and their omnipresent concession stands are familiar with the “super combo” – a promotional device that features a large popcorn and beverage. This pairing obviously capitalizes on the … more

Marc P. Lipps | 8/1/13

Adaptive PE teacher works with students with special needs

PROVIDENCE – Jill Spohn works as an adaptive physical education teacher in Middletown. more

8/1/13

Ron Taffel on the lure of the ‘second family’

PROVIDENCE – For parents, back to school for their adolescents can mean many things – good and bad. It can be the return of some order to an otherwise unstructured schedule or the return to stressful homework-filled nights and the struggle to … more

Betsy Alper, LICSW | 8/1/13

An occupational therapist provides resources to clients

SHARON, Mass. – Lisa Shooman holds a master’s degree in occupational therapy from Columbia University and advanced certification in sensory integration and applied behavior analysis. She works in private practice as a behavioral support … more

8/1/13

Dyslexia need not stymie children’s learning

PROVIDENCE – Many children who experience difficulty acquiring literacy skills such as reading, spelling, and writing are diagnosed with dyslexia. more

Diana Thibault | 8/1/13