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 Staff on October 31, 2011
By Demetrius Boyland Neighbors, it’s that time of year again – time for photographs with Santa! Come one, come all to the gazebo at the corner of Cooper Street and Young Avenue between 5:30 and 6:45pm on November 15. You can have your very own photo session with Santa for $10 dollars. If you bring [...]
Posted in Community News, CYCA, Events, Goings On! | Tagged Cooper Young, events, family, kids, santa |
By Kristan on October 24, 2011
Press Release from Lifelink Memphis Lifelink Memphis Contact: Toni Melton FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tel: 901-337-3372 Email: toni@lifelinkmemphis.org SECOND ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT AT LIFELINK MEMPHIS Cooper and Walker to become the intersection of kids and candy. The parking lot at 1015 Cooper Ave. will host the second annual Lifelink Trunk or Treat, Sunday, October 30 [...]
Posted in Community News, Events, Goings On! | Tagged Children, Halloween, kids, Lifelink |
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 September 3, 2011
By Libby Flynt The Cooper-Young Festival Friday 4 Miler is right around the corner. So are you ready to run, volunteer, or party? Now is the time to plan your Neighbors Light the Way party so our runners are cheered on every step along the race route. The CY 4 Miler Facebook page has a Light [...]
Posted in Community News, Events, Goings On! | Tagged events, Festival 4-Miler, kids, neighbors, Neighbors Light the Way, volunteering |
By Staff on September 3, 2011
By Kristan Huntley The competition for the block with the most pop tabs is on again this year, and the competition is shaping up to be fierce! For those who are new, this Cooper-Young block competition is in support of Ronald McDonald House’s Pop-Tab-Palooza campaign. Each year, residents all throughout the neighborhood collect pop tabs [...]
Posted in Events | Tagged family, fundraiser, health, kids, st jude |
By Staff on September 3, 2011
By Lisa Lynch Camp Rock is the ultimate summer camp for aspiring musicians, that is, until the flashy, new Camp Star opens right across the lake taking most of the Camp Rock staff and even some of the campers. With the very existence of Camp Rock hanging in the balance, remaining Camp Rockers must band [...]
Posted in Theatre | Tagged camp rock, kids, theatre |
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