By Staff on December 6, 2011
By Kandra Kolehmainen Picture a beautiful, fall day. All around you the world is filled with movement and life. Looking up, you see a sky full of trees, branches bending back and forth, propelled by a strong, invigorating breeze. Leaves are falling to the ground in unique patterns, sometime smooth and beautiful, other times in [...]
Posted in Blog, Education | Tagged Natural Learning School, Reggio |
By Staff on December 6, 2011
By Dr. D. Jackson Maxwell and Laura Smith ‘Tis the season for exchanging gifts. Unfortunately, this can be a time of uncertainty and anxiety. What do our friends and family really need, value, or want? What can I give them that will have a positive impact on their lives or make lasting memories? Hopefully, this [...]
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By Staff on November 1, 2011
By Kandra Kolehmainen When I went to school as a young girl, educational options were very limited. In fact, in the small Iowa town where I lived there was only one option – traditional. My school was like most: teacher led, children in desks, textbooks, and a state approved curriculum. Many communities did offer a [...]
Posted in Community News, Education | Tagged Cooper Young, Education, family, kids, Montessori, Natural Learning School, Reggio, Waldorf |
By Staff on November 1, 2011
By Dr. D. Jackson Maxwell Every few years I write an article on one of my favorite topics – the baffling machinations of our educational system. Being a parent of two school aged children this subject is dear to my heart. As a parent, I have observed many things good, a few bad, and some [...]
Posted in Blog, Education | Tagged Dr. D. Jackson Maxwell, Education, kids |
By Staff on October 31, 2011
By Kate Lareau Another great Peabody Elementary event is coming up, and the whole community is invited to come enjoy Central BBQ, shop for Christmas (or for yourself!), and support your neighborhood school! The Peabody Elementary Silent Auction will take place Thursday, November 17, from 5:30-7:30pm in the Peabody Cafeteria. Last year’s auction raised over [...]
Posted in Community News, Education, Events, Goings On! | Tagged events, family, kids, Peabody Elementary |
By Kristan on October 24, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Storm Water Program Office, 636-4349 City of Memphis Storm Water Program to Host Public Information Meeting at Bert Ferguson Community Center Officials will Address Litter & Pet Waste Issues and Storm Water System Maintenance, and will Respond to Questions at October 27 Meeting. Memphis ( October 19, 2011) – The City [...]
Posted in Community News, Education, Events, Goings On! | Tagged city of Memphis, Stormwater |
By Staff on October 20, 2011
By Dalila Early For a Reggio teacher, the most commonly asked question is not “What are your views on education?” or “How do you teach math?” or even “Do you give standardized tests?” The most asked question is “Who is Reggio Emilia?” The truth is Reggio Emilia is not a person, but a place – [...]
Posted in Community News, Education | Tagged Business, Cooper Young, Education, kids, Natural Learning School |
By Staff on October 6, 2011
By Jacob Flowers The 2011 Gandhi-King Conference will occur at Christian Brothers University on October 21-23. This year’s conference is being co-presented by the Peace and Justice Studies Association and the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center, in hopes of drawing an even larger national audience. We are very excited to begin the conference weekend Thursday [...]
Posted in Education, Goings On! | Tagged Gandhi-King Conferenc |
By Staff on October 6, 2011
By Dr. D. Jackson Maxwell Parents are their children’s first teachers. Children learn by observing their parents, listening and participating in family conversations, engaging in common interests, and spending time with each other. As parents, we start preparing our children from birth for a happy, healthy, and successful life. As our kids enter school, we [...]
Posted in Education | Tagged Parenting, Peabody Elementary, volunteering |
By Staff on October 6, 2011
By Mandy Grisham Peabody Elementary’s PTA organization, the Friends of Peabody, has started off the school year with a bang! The group consists of parents, teachers, friends, neighbors, and businesses who want to support the school’s students, staff, and facilities in creative ways. To recap 2010-2011, the Friends of Peabody raised $11,000 through various fundraisers. [...]
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