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Enriching Education: How Families Can Make Summer a Season For Building Children’s Language, Literacy, and Learning Skills

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According to the latest version of The Nation’s Report Card , produced by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, the average reading and math scores of 13-year-olds nationwide in 2022–23 declined by 4 and 9 points, respectively, as compared to 2019‒20 scores. Cooking is not only fun, but educational. Cook together.

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teacher appreciation week 2016 – 28 freebies and deals

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More Deals: Chipotle is offering educators a BOGO deal on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 from 3pm-close on burritos, bowls, salads, or an order of tacos. West elm offers students, teachers, and faculty a 15% discount all year. Educators and students can save up to $200 on a new Mac, and up to $20 on a new iPad at the Apple Store for Education.

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Summer Staycation Ideas for Harrisburg, PA

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Harrisburg and its surrounding communities offer a variety of summer activities that will make your staycation exciting, fun, and educational, but not expensive. Historical and Educational Activities. Peter’s Basilica in Rome” Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. Prices vary depending on the act.

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Explore Harrisburg PA This Summer

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Harrisburg and its surrounding communities offer a variety of summer activities that will make your trip exciting, fun, and educational, but not expensive. Historical and Educational Activities. Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The museum is housed in an 1899 Victoria fire house.

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Things To Do in Harrisburg PA This Summer

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Historical and Educational Activities. Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The State Museum offers "four floors of exhibits that represent Pennsylvania's story, from Earth's beginning to the present", a Planetarium and a 'hands on' play area, Curiosity Connection, for children 5 and under.

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102 Stores Nationwide that Give A Teacher Discount

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Scholastic : A staple of many classrooms, Scholastic offers a Teacher Store filled with products and discounts for educators only. Michael’s : At Michael’s craft stores, teachers with a valid educator ID can take 15% off all regularly priced items in store. Ben Franklin Crafts : This craft store offers 10% for educators each Tuesday.

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Central PA Staycation Ideas

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There are a variety of summer family-friendly activities in Central PA that are exciting, fun, and educational, but not expensive. Historical and Educational Activities. Peter’s Basilica in Rome” Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The museum is housed in an 1899 Victoria fire house.