The highest result of education is tolerance.
– Helen Keller
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Tag Archives: “P.S. 208″
Inspiring Quote on Education
July 26, 2010 – 8:26 am
NYC Schools: Did you know?
July 24, 2010 – 7:29 am
New York City public schools serve about 36 million breakfasts and 119 million lunches every year.
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Cultural Venues with Free Hours and Suggested Admission
July 21, 2010 – 7:00 am
From the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs:
New York City is home to more than 1,400 cultural venues, many of which offer free hours or suggested admission. Click here for a list of institutions with free or low cost admission.
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Summer Reading and Fluency: Tips for Parents from Reading Rockets
July 19, 2010 – 7:43 am
From Reading Rockets:
You’ve got the reading lists. You’ve got the books. But what else can you do to make your children better readers this summer?
You can help them read more quickly and accurately. Schools call this reading fluency. Your kids will call it fun!
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Free Theatre Tickets
July 15, 2010 – 7:55 am
Theatre Works USA is offering free tickets to many of their summer events. Learn more about their summer program by visiting their website.
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NYC Schools: Did you know?
July 13, 2010 – 7:30 am
New York City’s 1.1 million public school students speak more than 150 languages at home.
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Alain L. Locke Talent Show
July 12, 2010 – 7:01 am
Students showed off their special skills at Alain L. Locke Elementary School’s Third Annual Talent Show. Watch video of select performances on YouTube.
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Scholastic’s Top Picks for Summer Reading
July 11, 2010 – 7:29 am
Looking for great books to pick up at the library this summer? Scholastic has published a list of their top picks for this summer! Check out their list of book titles.
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Students vs. Staff Basketball Game
July 10, 2010 – 7:23 am
PS 208 students challenged the staff to a basketball game. Check out the action before the game was rained out. A rematch will be scheduled soon!
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Use Summer Fun to Build Background Knowledge
July 9, 2010 – 7:29 am
From Reading Rockets:
You don’t need to have a book in hand to help your child become a better reader. Interesting experiences give kids a broader framework for new information they might encounter in books. When kids have lots of experiences to draw on, they have a better chance of making a connection with what they [...]
