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Updated Nov 22, 2024
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Dyslexia Diagnosis

February 15, 2009 by gone - Groton, MA

My 8 year old had reading remediation in 1st grade, made it through second grade where she was taught skills she now ...

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At What Age Is It OK to Let a Child Get Himself to School?

April 17, 2009 by Stephanie S. - Medway, MA

My oldest is starting 3rd grade in the fall (he will be 9 in October) and our town is shifting school times by 30 min...

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Transitioning to Kindergarten

April 20, 2009 by pam r. - Lowell, MA

My son is going to kindergarten in the fall. We are looking to move at some point but feel so guilty about him start...

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Public Schools

January 28, 2008 by Kellie K. - Medford, MA

Any opinion on Medford Public schools

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Full Day Kindergarten?

March 13, 2009 by xxxooo D. - Raynham, MA

Our town has just approved a pilot program for full-day kindergarten for a fee - $2,500 per student. Only a small num...

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5 1/2 Year Old - Issues at School

November 02, 2008 by Phoebe L. - Ashland, MA

I'm hoping some other moms may have been in a similar situation as we are and have some suggestions on how to work th...

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Testing for ADHD

March 18, 2008 by Anna H. - Weston, MA

What are the procedures and what do Elementary schools in MA do to help kids with ADHD.

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Getting a Child to Focus

December 19, 2006 by Danielle C. - Wareham, MA

My daughter is in 1st grade. She's very smart but is having a little trouble. She is slowly progressing at reading. S...

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School for a Gifted 7 Year Old?

February 04, 2008 by Amy A. - Somerville, MA

My seven year old just tested at age 11-15 for language skills, and I think it's close to that for math. Does anyone...

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Homework Amount

December 09, 2008 by Beth R. - Sunderland, MA

My oldest son is in the 5th grade this year. He usually spends between 1 1/2 to 2 hours doing homework each night. He...