Treat Yourself: Mark your calendar for Disney’s “The Lion King”—and the other Broadway shows coming to Syracuse in 2025November 26, 2024
Reaching a Milestone: Now the largest chapter in the country, Special Olympics New York is celebrating 50 yearsMarch 30, 2020
Education Libraries Offer Unique Support as Communities Struggle with COVID-19By Brenda SheaSeptember 1, 20200 During these strange times, families are faced with difficult situations they may have never considered. Many are struggling due to…
Education Summer Reading List 2020: Best new books for kids from preschool to high schoolBy Kelley HeyworthJuly 1, 20200 A version of article was originally published on MommyPoppins.com, a leading website for family activities and travel. Summer reading lists…
First Person Beyond Books: Book club brings wisdom, camaraderieBy Lisa Barnes DolbearSeptember 30, 20190 A few years ago, I commented to a friend that I’d recently finished a book and was surprisingly exhilarated with…
Education Best Practices: Nonprofit the Reading League shows teachers what worksBy Tammy DiDomenicoNovember 1, 20170 Of all the skills elementary students acquire, learning to read is probably the most important. Literacy unlocks all the other…
Education News The ABCs of Money: Teaching kids about spending, saving and moreBy Charles McChesneyOctober 3, 20170 Children who learn about money and financial literacy at an early age tend to be more responsible with their money, and have more respect for costs.
Education News Striving for Success: Back-to-school tips for parents of students with special needsBy Deborah CavanaghSeptember 30, 20170 These back-to-school tips can put parents’ minds at ease, especially when caring for a student with special needs. Preparation and communication are key.
Education Early-elementary teachers get creative to foster good reading habitsBy Tammy DiDomenicoSeptember 1, 20170 From books to tablets to computers, early-elementary teachers are using new methods in the classroom to get kids excited about reading.
Christmas Books to Give, Not Lend: Gifts that unleash a kid’s unruly imaginationBy Merrilee WitherellDecember 10, 20160 I’m a librarian, so naturally I encourage people to use their public and school libraries. Some books, however, are meant…
Education STEM Stories: Teachers focus on problem solving and hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering and math workBy Tammy DiDomenicoSeptember 13, 20160 On a warm morning in mid-June, as the final hours of the school year were winding down at Cazenovia High…
Child Development Outside, Over There: Books inspire excursions in natureBy Merrilee WitherellApril 10, 20160 Sharing nature with your child can be a way to bond, spend meaningful time together and pass your respect and…