Fairy Tales Retold
Do you need an escape? We do, so summer has many of us reading our favorite genres. For Ms. Shaughnessey, this means novels based on Mythology and Folklore – in other words, Fairy Tales Retold. Think Wicked by Gregory Maguire … Continued
Parks & Recreation
Celebrate Parks and Recreation! Local park and recreation agencies play a vital role in the protection of our environment through green infrastructure, maintenance of public lands, preserving wildlife habitats and more. In addition to helping connect people to nature, local … Continued
From the Archives: Advanced Studies Program
The first session of the Advanced Studies Program (ASP) was held in the summer of 1958. It was made possible, in part, by a grant from the Fund for the Advancement of Education. In a preliminary announcement of the program, … Continued
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Since 2008, July has been recognized as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a time to raise attention and acknowledge the unique struggles that minority communities face in terms of mental illness in the United States. Often those who … Continued
Book Pairs for Summer Reading
Here is another idea for summer reading, this one courtesy of Ms. Seymour: “Looking to read with a buddy this summer? For those whose reading partner is at a different reading level—or even for those who aren’t—here are a few … Continued