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Virtual Youth Town Hall series kicks off
Community Education

Virtual Youth Town Hall series kicks off

The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, WPWDB, in association with area youth service agencies, is hosting a series of Virtual Youth Town Halls—forums for questions, ideas and opinions voiced by and for youth of Westchester and Putnam counties. The Youth Town Halls put young adults front and center, providing them with […]

Create a parent-teacher relationship
Community Education

Create a parent-teacher relationship

Establishing a healthy teacher-parent relationship can help a child find success in school because the way the adults in their life interact and communicate provides a child with guidance. Start early To foster good communication, Lisa Mitchell, a library media specialist with the Oregon Trail School District, likes to make […]

What to expect on Campus
Education Lead Stories

What to expect on Campus

They may be wearing face masks and practicing social distancing, but the class of 2020 is ready to head off to college in the fall. “More than any other high school graduating class that I can remember, this group is ready to go to college and be on campus.  No […]

Prepare for online learning
Education Lead Stories

Prepare for online learning

Online classes may not be what students thought they were signing up for, but they may be what some of them are getting in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.  If you’re new to online learning, it’s time to work on your game plan and think about the challenges of […]

Youth Bureau hosts back to school forum
Education

Youth Bureau hosts back to school forum

On Sept. 3 at 6 p.m., the Westchester County Youth Bureau will host an online forum entitled “COVID 19: Preparing for Back to School.” This virtual presentation and discussion is designed to help prepare families of school-age children and youth for the start of the school year.  Of the varying […]