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Parents; The First Educators of a Child

Greenwich Sentinel·
March 21, 2020·

Some of the most important cognitive development happens during the pre-school years. Parents as the first teacher of a child can be co-educators with the classroom teacher . Mutual support between teacher and parent adds the the developmental growth of the child.

Whitby Students Lead a Grassroots Effort to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bottles in Greenwich

Greenwich Sentinel·
March 21, 2020·

The banning of single-use plastic bottles is a growing trend across the world. Greenwich, with its 32 miles of shoreline and four town beaches, is vulnerable to the negative impact of plastic bottles. “Greenwich Bottles No More” was founded by three Whitby School students to educate the public and ban the use in their hometown.

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Greenwich Sentinel·
March 21, 2020·

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Future Leaders Need Global Perspective

Greenwich Sentinel·
March 21, 2020·

Jennifer Bensen, Head of Upper School at Sacred Heart Greenwich, discusses how cross-cultural, multilingual and interdisciplinary work are the pillars to a truly global education.

The Value of Public Speaking

Greenwich Sentinel·
March 21, 2020·

In the technology-dominant world we live in, the demand for engaging communication skills is increasing. We must be actively investing time into ourselves to make sure that our public speaking skills are on par with the rest of our abilities in order to lead our communities into the future.

Education Doesn’t Stop When the School Day Ends

Greenwich Sentinel·
March 21, 2020·

As parents, we are the primary educators of our children - even during their years in school. They turn to us for information and to make sense of the world. How can we help educate our children at home and reinforce what they're learning in school?

COVID-19 Update from Town Hall

Greenwich Sentinel·
March 21, 2020·

The following was sent to the Greenwich Sentinel from First Selectman Fred Camillo. Here an update from First Selectman Fred Camillo on the Town’s…

Greenwich Sentinel·
March 21, 2020·

Children are always learning. With vacations and family gatherings not far off, it is a great time to pause and reflect on how every moment is a learning opportunity with tremendous potential. A question prompt can remind you and your kids that there is learning to be done everywhere you look!

A Changing Reality Our Children Now Face

Greenwich Sentinel·
March 21, 2020·

With a recent flood of scientific studies and news coverage detailing the effects a changing climate has had and will have on wildlife, the economy, national security and quality of life, climate is a topic that is now impossible to avoid. For grade-school aged children, the science can be confusing and the headlines can be anxiety-inducing. As parents, teachers and caregivers, it is incumbent upon us to create a context for youth to understand what is going on in a developmentally appropriate way.

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Greenwich Sentinel·
March 21, 2020·

Great schools teach kindness, empathy, respect, and care for others, then catch children in the act

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