Several Macomb County State Representatives recently met with Great Start Macomb to learn more about the countless resources available for the 50,000 children under the age of 5 living in Macomb County.
The problem: one in four children under the age of five are living in poverty in Macomb County, there are 57 main languages spoken at homes in the county and more than 50 percent of children not attending a preschool program before entering kindergarten. The solution: Great Start of Macomb, which is part of statewide initiative that supports families and children 0-5 so they can start school ready to learn and succeed. Great Start, which is primarily funded by the state and a number or Michigan-based foundations, was created in 2004 to restructure the state’s investment in children. The Macomb Chapter opened in 2008 and connects parents with local organizations such as the Health Department, faith-based communities, the Macomb Literacy …
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University Liggett School Math Chair offers advice on how to build confidence and reduce stress so your child can succeed.
It’s tough to find people--especially children--who work best under stress and pressure. Typically, stress creates an inability to concentrate, makes a person irritable and can diminish an immune system’s capabilities, all of which create even more stress. Yet, children can experience daily stress in school as they work to comprehend new concepts and materials on a daily basis. Just imagine how challenging that can be if a child lacks confidence? According to a new study, it is that lack of confidence, generally considered a negative emotion, and the resulting inability to concentrate, that can sometimes compound this stress and prevent a child from realizing that he or she actually does understand the material. The study published in the …
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Alumni, students, staff celebrate the milestone anniversary.
Maire Elementary School students got an unusual history lesson - and a break from the routine - Thursday when the school celebrated its 75th anniversary. An assembly in the school gym marked the occasion and had kids learning about Lewis E. Maire, who was an eye doctor, father of nine and instrumental in the formation of the school district. They also learned that farm animals once visited the school as part of its Maire Fair. The fair is still a community event held every three years (this year's is March 24), but the only animals today are the gold fish won in one of the classroom carnival games. About 15 Maire alumni and 300-plus students turned out to celebrate with a cake, a balloon-bearing, big, stuffed bear--Maire's mascot is the …
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Share how you keep your children motivated during the end of the school year as the weather warms and summer nears.
It's that time of year when students are likely eager to be out of school for summer. The last bell hasn't rung yet and now is the time to make sure kids are keeping their focus. The stretch from spring break, often the time of vacations teasing of summertime, to the end of the school year is a whirlwind for both students and parents. Educators too! There is much to be done. Final projects, final exams, prom, graduation, field-day and all of the end of the year traditions intending to let students leave on a good note. Sometimes focusing on academics can be hard given the busier than usual environment and outdoor temptations. This week's topic is how to keep students focused to finish their school year strong academically without taking …
5:45 pm on Wednesday, May 25, 2011
This is our first year of dealing with this issue. My oldest is in Kindergarten, but my plan is to keep our school routine firmly in place until the last day of school. So far, he hasn't balked a bit. He's playing outside after our homework and dinner are finished, but still in bed by 8 pm as usual. My 4 year old is already finished with preschool for the year. more ›
Kathy Abke
9:09 pm on Sunday, November 13, 2011
Thank you for this article! It is timely and helpful. more ›