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Fairs can provide some direction in college search

October 14, 2012 | Posted in: High School

We’ve started talking more seriously about colleges now that our oldest child is a high school junior. She’s got lots of questions, as do we, as she starts to navigate the thicket of post-high school choices. According to CollegeBoard.com, she has 3,996 college options. To be honest, looking at that number makes the whole process […]

How do you approach political conversations with kids?

October 14, 2012 | Posted in: Early Learners, Elementary, High School, Middle Years

BOCES Communications Specialist Matt Leon weighs in on sharing the political process with children. Too often, the political debate in our country is negative, rigid, shallow, and even mean-spirited. We have radio hosts making crude remarks about young women; presidents and vice presidents using swear words near open microphones; and congressional representatives melting down on […]

Help the conversation get beyond ‘nothing’

October 14, 2012 | Posted in: Early Learners, Elementary, High School, Middle Years

Chances are you’ve had this conversation: You: How was your day at school? Your child: Good (or other uninformative one-word answer) You: What did you do at school today? Your child: Ummmmm…. Nothing. Whether your child is 4 or 14, you’re likely curious about what happens in the course of their day at school. Get […]

Health officials say best defense against flu season is vaccine

October 12, 2012 | Posted in: Early Learners, Elementary, High School, Middle Years

Health officials considered last year’s flu season mild, but they warn influenza is unpredictable and say the disease could take a toll in the 2012-13 season. Their advice: Get a flu vaccine. The CDC recommends everyone ages 6 months and older get vaccinated each year. This year’s flu vaccine consists of one H1N1 strain from […]