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Newton Kids in Newton, MA

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What's New (the Must-Know News):

The End of Math Wars

A panel of experts proposed a National Mathematics Education Plan. Is the end of Math Wars after 20 years of "fuzzy math?" To learn the difference between International Standard and Everyday Math, Please see the video and join the discussion at Newton Kid's Blog. >>>

Preparing Students for the 21st Century

It's a little shocking to see. Bright American kids on Xbox and after-school jobs, studying almost as an afterthought. Chinese and Indian kids at the books by 5 a.m., obsessed with science and math and exams and making it. Now Japan is learning the Indian/Chinese way of teaching. Listen to a radio discussion on education in three countries. >>>

Newton Highlands, MA
Updated Sunday, July 05, 2009 7:53 PM

Clear

72°F

High: 79°F
Low: 59°F
Wind: 3 mph
Humidity: 53%

Monday
76° / 59°

Tuesday
77° / 57°

Wednesday
73° / 54°

Thursday
77° / 51°

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J.H. Kim Taekwon Do Institute in Newton (http://tkd-newton.com) is offering Newton Kids a special discounted rate for joining the Taekwon Do (TKD) sports club:

Only $50 for one month of unlimited practices of TKD, 3 additional private (startup forms) lessons, plus new TKD uniforms. After the first month, only $100 per month for unlimited use of TDK club at Marshalls Plaza, Needham Street, Newton (south of Route 9) in Massachusetts. Email to INFO@NewtonKid.com for coupons!!!

Math Monkey™ classes are designed to give your children the ultimate advantage. With a curriculum that is both fun and challenging, your little monkey will be excited to come back each week. Kids will ascend through the five Math Monkey "Troops." Each troop builds on the concepts learned in the previous troop. It's time to challenge your little learner >>>

Do you have a Math Monkey? Take a math quiz and find more local resources, please visit Newton Kid's Links page >>>

News for Newton Kids:

Growing Up Online

More and more kids know a lot more about Internet (or computers in general) than their parents. No one can reverse the trend. Growing up online has many positive and negative effects. Newton Kid's Blog will discuss this topic and provide an update on good online resources. Watch the FRONTLINE video online. >>>

New Scientist Programs

Do you watch the Design Squad TV Program? You can see the old episodes online at PBS.org. Now Newton Kid's Science News includes a New Scientist Video (YouTube's weekly round-up). >>>

We All Need a Little of Autism!

We all know that many grow-ups are not smarter than the 5th graders after seeing the TV program. Now you will know humans may not be smarter than chimpanzees in the memory tests. Play the videos. >>>

More Needs for Math Tutoring

Newton-TAB reported that hundreds of students are attending the Russian School of Mathematics for two different reasons: one is for a better way to learn math, and the other is for a challenge the schools do not give. See the problems of math and science teaching and learning at all grades >>>

Try to Get out of this World: National Geographic KIDS is holding a Contest for anyone who could come up with a slogan to help kids (and adults) to remember the order of the planets in our new solar system - which includes dwarf planets Cere, Pluto, and Eris. For details, Newton Kid's Writing Contest Page >>>

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Updated on Thursday, July 02, 2009

Information Services:

More online programs are now listed under the Events >>>

Suzuki Music School in Newton >>>

Newton PAC (Parent Advisory Council on Special Education) set up a new website >>>

Russian School of Mathematics - the after-school programs for quality >>>

Newton Kids Love Music offers Keys-for-Kids program 27 Clarendon St. Newton (near Cabot Elementary School) >>>

Who Carrying Your Kid's Backpack? A Newton teacher said, "You should not!" Join the discussion at Newton TAB Blog on Schools >>>

Newton Kid's BEE MOVIE: Do you know what to do if all the bees disappeared from the world? Watch the presentation. >>>

Charlie Brown's Christmas: Learn to sing with Charlie Brown and watch the old cartoons with snoopy at Newton Kid's Theater. >>>

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