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Category: Reflections

Memo to Next Governor: Get Pre-K Right!

Liz Buchanan October 27, 2014 July 19, 2015Reflections 3

As our next governor, you could make Massachusetts a leader in early education, as we already are in other aspects of education. The problem is, it’s not going to be simple, or cheap. That might be why you’ve backed off giving universal Pre-K full support. This is a mistake. The…

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Drama Camp Inspires Creativity

Liz Buchanan July 25, 2014 July 19, 2015Reflections 0

On our family’s lake house vacations when I was growing up, I’d direct musical plays starring my younger sister and three cousins. I made up the script and even wrote songs for a silly Sherlock Holmes drama one year. Years later, I get to revisit our lakeside theater experience by…

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Singing For Literacy

Liz Buchanan March 16, 2014 July 19, 2015Music Education, Phonological Awareness, Reflections 2

By Liz Buchanan   Singing and chanting are one of the best ways to help young children learn certain early literacy skills, such as distinguishing letter sounds. Singing is fun and engaging for both children and adults. Check out the research (below) that shows the important connections between music and…

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