Back to School Survival Kit
(CNN) Mark Zuckerberg is donating $100 million to the Newark public school system. The donation will be the first part of a foundation intended improve U.S. education. Zuckerberg will announce the contribution Friday on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” where he will be joined by Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. […]
A new school year is exciting. There’s that wonderful feeling of making a fresh start, catching up with old friends, and making progress by moving up a grade. But there’s no denying that it can be stressful too. If you find yourself preparing for school by hoping for the best and imagining the worst, you’re […]
Back-to-school season is here, and Philly Homegrown’s visitphilly.com/food is packed with ideas for parents committed to filling their children’s lunchboxes with fresh, healthy and locally sourced meals and snacks.
Last week, Praise 103.9 along with Villa and the Philadelphia Hair Company, gave away free haircuts to 100 boys getting ready to go back to school. Mayor Michael Nutter came out to show his support for the successful event, and see some of the befores and afters in our photo gallery...
If you have children, I know how expensive this time of year can be as you are shopping for all of the clothes and school supplies needed to prepare your family to go back-to-school. You want your children to get off to a great start as they enter a new grade, but, you also want to make sure that you don’t go into unnecessary debt during these shopping trips.
It’s been two years since Dr. Arlene Ackerman took the reigns as Philadelphia School Superintendent. In preparation for “Back to School” on Tuesday, Sept. 7th, Dr. Ackerman called CeCe with words of encouragement for students and parents. Listen, enjoy and be encouraged!
Bullying at school is a long-standing problem, and students with disabilities are more likely to be targeted by school bullying than others. Fortunately, schools are now doing more to address the problem. School bullying may involve physical aggression, abusive language, threats, or social or psychological abuse. Bullying in school is a form of violent behavior that should always be taken seriously.
It's school time again! You're probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer is over. Some kids feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and maybe even a new school. Luckily, these "new" worries only stick around for a little while. Let's find out more about going back to school.
On Friday, August 6th, the School District of Philadelphia, Praise 103.9 and sister stations 107.9 WRNB and 100.3 The Beat hosted 50,000 during the annual Family and Community Back to School Block Party at the School District’s Education Center. Over 10,000 backpacks were given away, and almost a dozen lucky attendees won laptop computers. Check out the photos!
Nothing else matters more to kids than what they will wear on the first day of school. In their minds, it sets a precedent. But while they're worried about their reputation, you're worried about breaking bank. Problem solved!
It seems like only yesterday kids were running out of school to begin summer break. Now, our thoughts are turning towards preparing them for the new school year. Already, stores are trying to entice parents with their back to school offers on anything from clothing to stationary. The following tips will allow kids and parents to get back into the school routine in a stress free manner.
Beginning preschool is exciting for some children and for others, it is an anxiety-filled and stressful event that they have no desire to do whatsoever. One of the biggest differences between the excited child and the one that fears this day is how prepared he or she feels about the event prior to its arrival. Preschoolers are still at that tender age when the most important people in their lives are their moms and dads. As parents, we can have a tremendous effect on how that first day of preschool goes. To help ensure that it is as successful as possible, follow these tips to prepare the child and get them off on the right foot.