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Growing the Head and the Heart: International Baccalaureate in Elementary School

Sarah Stoulil - May 1, 2022 0

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program is one of the most illustrious and popular of the magnet programs in Hillsborough County Public Schools—partly because our...

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St. Peter Claver Catholic: 130 years of History and Quality Education

Brie Gorecki - May 1, 2022 0

In 1893, the Jesuit Fathers at Sacred Heart Church bought a piece of property on Morgan Street in Tampa. Their intention was to establish...

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Odyssey of the Mind Inspires Creative Thinking

Sarah Stoulil - May 1, 2022 0

Can you tell the story of a historical figure as a musical featuring an optical illusion? Invent a circus unlike any other? Build a...

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3 Key Benefits Children Find in Early Childhood Education

Sarah Stoulil - April 28, 2022 0

Research shows that early education leads to better outcomes in school and life. Children who attend high-quality prekindergarten programs are more likely to read...

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How to Encourage Your Child’s Creativity Through Hobbies

Sarah Stoulil - April 28, 2022 0

“A hobby a day keeps the doldrums away.” ~ Phyllis McGinley May is National Photography month. Photography continues to be one of the most accessible...

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Appreciating Heart Work: Teacher Appreciation Week 2022

Sarah Stoulil - April 26, 2022 0

Teaching is heart work. Like law and medicine, teaching is a profession. Though neither compensated nor respected like other professionals, teachers persist—because they care, because...

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How A Local Non-Profit is Using Creativity to Boost Brain Development

Brie Gorecki - April 26, 2022 0

On March 31st, National Crayon Day - a day to celebrate the creation of crayons and the joy of coloring - was celebrated around...

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Ways Kids Can Help Save The Earth with Your Public Library

Sarah Stoulil - April 3, 2022 0

Little actions can add up in a big way, and as a family, you can take many such actions to help our planet. A...

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Hillsborough County Public Schools announces two new high schools

Sarah Stoulil - April 1, 2022 0

In Hillsborough County Public Schools, our motto is Preparing Students for Life. For many students, that does not always mean college. There are amazing,...

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Let’s Fly To The Moon: Helping Your Toddler with Problem-Solving

Sarah Stoulil - March 18, 2022 0

Maybe you have a toddler like me that thinks they know it all. Your child is full of independence and very rarely wants your...

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Get Creative! With Your Public Library

Sarah Stoulil - March 10, 2022 0

Whether writing lines of code or poetry or fixing a leak or a math problem, creativity helps us use our imagination to solve problems...

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Join the Club! The Importance of Finding your Niche in Middle School!

Sarah Stoulil - March 8, 2022 0

Eighth grader Vihaan Gowda was on the attack. “Check.” “Check.” “Check.” “Checkmate!” And with that, the two young men shook hands and moved their pieces back into their...