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Park Street Education
Oct 25, 20233 min
What Does it Mean to Know Something?
In a world where all the information you may need is right at your fingertips, how much do we really know? Park Street Educator, Chris...
Sam Leach
Aug 29, 20234 min
Striving for a Better Back-To-School for All
With September just around the corner and kids going back to school very soon, it can be easy to think that they've all had the same kind...
Park Street Education
Jul 10, 20232 min
Decoding Geometry: How origami can help teach math
While geometry can sometimes be tricky to understand for some kids, it can be fun to learn and practice specific skills! It's all a...
Park Street Education
Jun 12, 20232 min
An Exploration of the Vital Connection Between Education and Purpose
Purpose inspires curiosity, encouraging us to dive deeper into subjects that align with our interests. It is the driving force that...
Park Street Education
Jun 5, 20232 min
Kids Can Discover the World with Google Earth
Google Earth, a remarkable tool developed by Google, is an invaluable resource for teaching geography and history to kids in a...
Sam Leach
May 30, 20234 min
The Importance of Social Media Safety: Important Advice for Parents
I had my first bad experience on social media where I was bullied. My wedding videographer shared a reel on Instagram with an excerpt...
Sam Leach
May 23, 20234 min
Why Banning ChatGPT in Schools Is a Bad Idea: Embrace Its Potential for Teaching!
Anxieties about ChatGPT posing a serious threat to academic integrity are rife within the teaching community, and I'm certainly not...
Park Street Education
May 18, 20232 min
Park Street Gains Charitable Status, Expanding Opportunities For Equitable Access To Education
Park Street Education, a leading provider of accessible high-quality after-school educational programs, is thrilled to announce that it...
Park Street Education
Feb 21, 20234 min
How the pandemic created long-term inequities for students
Sadly, many kids never returned to school, which will undoubtedly negatively impact their futures. It is our responsibility to ensure...
Sam Leach
Jan 25, 20232 min
A Must Watch: The Swimmers
When it comes to hearing stories that are simultaneously harrowing as they are inspiring, I find myself lost for words – rare for an...
Sam Leach
Jan 11, 20233 min
5 Benefits to Online Learning
Online learning tends to have a bad reputation and I can understand why. I would go so far as to say that many parents and children...
Park Street Education
Dec 6, 20223 min
A Timeless Work: To Kill A Mockingbird
Written by Jaclyn Bucar, Park Street Education Tutor If you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you’ll get along a lot better with all kinds...
Sam Leach
Nov 15, 20222 min
Speaker Series: A Musical Journey from Hogwarts to Hobbiton
“Ah, music," he said, wiping his eyes. "A magic beyond all we do here!” Professor Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone I...
Park Street Education
Nov 1, 20222 min
7 reasons your kid should have a tutor
Can your child benefit from tutoring? There are many misconceptions about tutoring and how it works. If you’re still on the fence about...
Park Street Education
Aug 9, 20222 min
PARK STREET RECEIVES $300,000 GRANT FROM TD BANK GROUP IN SUPPORT OF AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
PARK STREET EDUCATION RECEIVES $300,000 GRANT FROM TD BANK GROUP IN SUPPORT OF AFTER-SCHOOL READING, WRITING, MATH AND SCIENCE PROGRAM
Sam Leach
May 5, 20223 min
9 Alternatives to Standard Book Reports
I cannot tell you how many times I am asked by parents if their child will be completing a book report. It seems to me that book reports...
Park Street Education
Apr 7, 20221 min
NEW School Mascot
Park Street Education is excited to reveal the official school mascot designed by a Park Street student. As Park Street approaches its...
Sam Leach
Apr 4, 20222 min
7 Reasons to Register your Kid in Tutoring
Have you considered hiring a tutor for your child? The pandemic has spurred a worldwide growth of private tutoring. However, there still...
Caroline Savard
Mar 9, 20222 min
The Power of Personal
It is not rare to hear people say a certain teacher had a positive impact on their lives. When I think back at all the teachers I had, I...
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