While the extended conversation, “Writers in the House,” has been cancelled, settle in here for an insightful look at how contemporary writers are looking at and responding to Edith Wharton’s legacy.
Tag: high school
AMPLIFICATIONS: Free time
My daughter’s life is very different. She is scheduled within an inch of her life, and while she is reaping benefits from her activities, it certainly comes at a cost.
‘Good Science for Good Parenting’: Reducing risks for alcohol, substance abuse
Among the special concerns of the youth coalition members is a perceived deprioritization of health in our schools.
Sheffield Board of Health schedules meeting to address e-cigarette use among youth
In his letter Dennis Sears writes: “We cannot wait and must take steps now, as e-cigarette use rose 77 percent among high schoolers and 50 percent among middle schoolers so far in 2018.”
Bard Academy: Accelerated program at Simon’s Rock for 9th, 10th graders
“Academic rigor, an emphasis on writing clearly, discussion based classrooms, accountability and community amongst peers and faculty, intellectual curiosity. Learning as FUN.”
— Kathryn Boswell, Simon’s Rock professor of anthropology, describing the curriculum of the Bard Academy for early high school students.