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LEAP Adventure Kits available at library

Families can now check out LEAP (Learning, Exploration, Adventure, Play) Adventure Kits from the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, bringing nature and science learning tools into their homes. These take-home resources aim to spark curiosity and hands-on exploration for all ages.

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 LEAP Adventure Kits available at library
The Winnisquam Career Center opens with a ribbon cutting, bringing career training

A jubilant ribbon cutting ceremony marked the official debut of the newly renovated and expanded Winnisquam Career Center in Tilton. Serving 125 students from Winnisquam Regional High School and seven neighboring districts, this state-of-the-art facility promises to reshape local vocational education.

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 The Winnisquam Career Center opens with a ribbon cutting, bringing career training
St. John’s Academy fills community need for evening childcare

Parents in Sharon have a new option for late-hour childcare, thanks to St. John’s Academy’s Evening Care program. The service aims to help working families manage their busy routines by offering support when traditional childcare centers are closed.

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 St. John’s Academy fills community need for evening childcare
Toss the behavior chart

For one veteran fourth-grade teacher, the green-yellow-red card system has guided behavior management for 25 years. Now, she’s questioning whether that chart should be kept or tossed out altogether.

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 Toss the behavior chart
Southgate approves Read Ready program

Southgate has joined other river communities in launching a Read Ready program designed to boost literacy and prepare children for kindergarten. At a packed city council session, residents voiced enthusiastic support for this initiative backed by EducateNKY.

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 Southgate approves Read Ready program
Jefferson Parish Invites Resident Feedback Through Community and Head Start Surveys to Shape Local Services

Jefferson Parish is inviting residents to influence how resources are used in their community. Two surveys—one devoted to overall service enhancements and another centered on the Head Start program—are available until October 17, 2025.

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 Jefferson Parish Invites Resident Feedback Through Community and Head Start Surveys to Shape Local Services
Darlington County’s virtual school program recognized as Apple’s distinguished school

Darlington County School District’s virtual program, Flex 360, has been honored as an Apple Distinguished School. Recognized for integrating Apple products to enhance learning experiences, this distinction spotlights the district’s growing commitment to innovative, tech-forward education.

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Rowland Unified to rename resource center in honor of retired president

Rowland Unified will rename one of its resource centers to honor retired president Malkin, who served the school district for nine years. During his leadership, he oversaw the largest technology device deployment in district history, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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 Rowland Unified to rename resource center in honor of retired president
Led by Moms: Momcozy Celebrates the Success of Its “Cozy by You” Campaign

Momcozy concluded its “Cozy by You” Brand Day campaign by rallying mothers nationwide to talk about real challenges and support each other’s well-being. With interactive online giveaways and an in-person gathering in San Diego, the initiative shone a light on maternal comfort needs before, during, and after pregnancy.

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 Led by Moms: Momcozy Celebrates the Success of Its “Cozy by You” Campaign
New program provides resources, pathway for SUNY Schenectady students

A new program at SUNY Schenectady is designed to help students overcome challenges and gain the support they need. Student experiences, like that of first-year enrollee Monique Powers, highlight how these resources can make a difference in academic success.

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 New program provides resources, pathway for SUNY Schenectady students
Extension Office holds ‘social media blitz’

Extension offices across Alabama plan to band together for a “social media blitz” during Extension Week, Oct. 6-10. Organized by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, this campaign aims to reach more people and shed light on programs ranging from agriculture to 4-H.

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 Extension Office holds ‘social media blitz’
WATCH: A Valley mom is turning the tide on tragedy

When a Valley mom discovered that drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children with autism, she set out to change that grim reality. Her story is a call to action for communities everywhere.

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Schenectady 25: Education leaders talk success, challenges and future plans

In the latest installment of The Daily Gazette’s “Schenectady 25” series, three academic leaders share how their institutions are moving education forward. They address their respective successes, challenges, and visions for what lies ahead.

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 Schenectady 25: Education leaders talk success, challenges and future plans
MCTEC students take first steps toward becoming future Mountain Lions

More than 140 students from the Mercer County Technical Education Center visited Concord University in Athens. Through innovative agreements, they discovered ways to jump-start their college education if they choose to enroll.

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 MCTEC students take first steps toward becoming future Mountain Lions
Brain Activity is Increasingly Variable During Development

A new study from Yale School of Medicine suggests that neural variability increases steadily from childhood before stabilizing in the teenage years. These findings highlight a pivotal shift in brain development that may shape how adolescents think, learn, and handle stress.

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Letter to the editor: Help keep families strong — Cara Christensen

A recent letter to the editor underscores the importance of supporting families in our communities. Emphasizing the theme “Help keep our families strong,” it appeals to readers to acknowledge and uphold the crucial role families play in society.

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Free guitar lessons to be offered at The Lincoln to start Monday

Starting Monday, The Lincoln in Cheyenne will provide free guitar lessons to junior high and high school students. This program, in partnership with the Alternative Arts Project, offers local teens a chance to explore music at no cost.

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 Free guitar lessons to be offered at The Lincoln to start Monday
Annual Friends of the Library member meeting scheduled Sept. 23

The Friends of the Library will hold their annual member meeting on Tuesday, September 23, from 5–6:30 p.m. at McMullen Southside Library. Community members can enjoy light refreshments, enter for door prizes, and participate in a spirited silent auction.

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 Annual Friends of the Library member meeting scheduled Sept. 23
Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin holding bottle drive | Sun Spots

Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin is calling on local residents to help reach a $500 fundraising goal with an end-of-summer bottle drive. By dropping off returnables at Roopers and designating proceeds to Literacy Volunteers, donors will support critical efforts to promote reading and education.

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Three Perspectives on Equivalence Relations

Although the full content remains behind a paywall, this piece highlights three distinct approaches to understanding equivalence relations. It also touches on the concept of abstraction, as hinted by its mention of “What is Abstraction? – pseudonium.github.io.”

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‘Like for a rabbit?’ Ann Arbor school’s farmers market gives kids new taste for produce

Mitchell Elementary students discovered a new appreciation for fresh food as they freely picked up fruits and vegetables in their own school. The program offered more than a summer harvest—it served as an engaging lesson in the value of eating local.

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