Whether it’s your child’s first day of kindergarten or the start of middle school, back-to-school season can bring a range of feelings – from worry…
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Category: Education
Reimagining Education
Collaborating for a Happier Life This pandemic has been challenging on so many levels. Highlighting many basic needs and functions that need to be revisited…
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THE SPIRITUAL SIDE OF OUR NATURE
November is a time for being Thankful. The name Pocono is derived from a Delaware Indian word (pohoqualin), which means “stream between mountains” in reference to the…
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Winter Eagle Watching in the Upper Delaware
In the winter months, our region becomes a temporary home to hundreds of bald eagles. Arriving in December from Canada and upstate New York, the…
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Kid-Friendly Recipes for At-Home Learning
(Family Features) During a school year that’s sure to be a new experience for students and parents alike, many of the everyday necessities, like eating…
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The Great Shohola Train Wreck of the Civil War
The Great Shohola Train Wreck of the Civil War By the summer of 1864, while union troops were advancing deeply into Georgia, northern prisons were…
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“The Shared Room”
“The Shared Room” by Kao Kalia Yang, illustrations by Xee Reiter c.2020, University of Minnesota Press $16.95 / higher in Canada 32 pages Sometimes, things…
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Environmental Education Needs You!
By Stephanie Sherman Now more than ever, we need nature. Hiking and exploring the forest are some of the lowest risk activities during the…
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Potential hazards in schools
Recently there has been a lot of talk in the news about hazards in our area schools. As this school district works to address these…
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Emotionally Preparing Your Children for Back-to-School Season
Between sheltering-in-place, online learning and time away from friends, many children will need a little extra support as they head back to school this fall.…
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