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Marching into National Reading Month
March is National Reading Month! This month highlights the importance of reading in adolescence and encourages daily reading among children, families, and communities. March was chosen because March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’s birthday. During this month, you can celebrate by reading more and encouraging reading within your family. At the Bob Burdette Center, we discussed the importance of reading in a previous blog post at the beginning of January. ... Continue Reading »

Creating Space for Youth Voices at the Bob Burdette Center
The Bob Burdette Center is more than just a place for students to go when the school day ends. We are a space where our students can grow, explore new interests, and build meaningful relationships in a safe environment. One of the most powerful ways to strengthen these environments is through youth–adult partnerships. Youth-adult partnerships are an important relationship that occurs between a child and an adult that is ... Continue Reading »

Encouraging Mindfulness at the Bob Burdette Center
In a blog post last week we spoke about the role of social and emotional learning (SEL) at the Bob Burdette Center. One way we implement SEL is by teaching mindfulness techniques to our students. Mindfulness is an important skill for children to learn, as it helps improve focus, supports emotional regulation, and reduces stress. Mindfulness is often depicted as being strictly meditation. While meditation is one form of mindfulness, ... Continue Reading »
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