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ALICE (Alert-Lockdown-Inform-Counter-Evacuate)

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ALICE (Alert-Lockdown-Inform-Counter-Evacuate) calls for alerting the police and implementing a lockdown in response to an armed attacker. This in itself is standard procedure in all schools. ALICE takes it a step further by training students and teachers to consider other options such as evacuating or fighting off the attacker. Teachers and students are trained in ways to stop the gunman as a last resort, if there are no other options.

What do you think about your kids being trained to fight off a gunman in school?

ALICE School Security Controversy

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After the Newtown, CT school shootings, schools have had to beef up security. Besides cameras and locked doors, some schools are turning to a new controversial method to keep our kids safe. Some school systems are turning to ALICE (Alert-Lockdown-Inform-Counter-Evacuate) which is a training program offered by a Texas based company that promotes alternatives to staying put when a gunman enters a school. Tomorrow we will uncover details about this controversial program.

Buddy Dog Collection Drive – Weston, Dover, Wellesley & Wayland

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Buddy Dog Collection Drive towel/blanket/toy pickups today will be in Weston, Dover, Wellesley & Wayland.

Common Core State Standards Initiative Major Changes: Standardized Tests

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The Common Core State Standards Initiative will trigger a higher level of critical thinking and deeper understanding into your child’s curriculum. There will also be a new standardized test in English and math. The Common Core benchmarks will be supported by one of two new standardized tests in the 2014-2015 school year.

Common Core State Standards Initiative Major Changes: Math

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The Common Core State Standards Initiative seeks to standardize and improve education across the nation. Another major change due to Common Core State Standards Initiative to be on the lookout for is in math. Students will be required to show more work in solving math problems. Tomorrow we will have more Common Core State Standards Initiative changes to be aware of.

Common Core State Standards Initiative Major Changes: Reading and Writing

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New public school standards for learning called the Common Core State Standards Initiative will launch this fall in 45 states across the United States including Massachusetts. There will be changes in your child’s education due to the new standards. One of the major changes will be the inclusion of more nonfiction reading and persuasive writing in all grades. Check here tomorrow for more Common Core State Standards Initiative changes to watch out for.

Common Core State Standards Initiative

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The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a set of standards for kindergarten through 12th grade in the subjects of English and math that the states voluntarily adopt. 45 states including Massachusetts have signed on. The standards are designed to ensure that students graduating from high school are prepared to enter college or the workforce. They claim that the standards are “ . . . clear and concise to ensure that parents, teachers, and students have a clear understanding of the expectations in reading, writing, speaking and listening, language and mathematics in school.” It remains to be seen if this is in fact true. Tomorrow we will take a closer look at some of the changes coming soon.

31 Life Changing Blog Posts In 31 Days Starts Tomorrow

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31 LIFE CHANGING BLOG POSTS IN 31 DAYS starts tomorrow! Learn about topics chosen by the Y3K Tutor In Your Home blog fans themselves. The marathon of posts will include study skills, parenting, homework help and many more topics. Thank you for the hundreds of topic suggestions you gave us over the past month. Enjoy.

MCAS Testing Schedule 2013 Wayland MA

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For help passing any of the MCAS tests, call Y3K Tutor In Your Home today! Our Wayland tutoring and test prep services have helped many Wayland students receive high scores on these tests. Each of our students have enjoyed the excitement of attaining Advanced or Proficient scores on their MCAS tests.

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Wayland, MA MCAS Testing Schedule 2013

The MCAS tests for Wayland High School students in Wayland, MA will administered on the following dates:

Biology Session 1 – February 4, 2013

Biology Session 2 – February 5, 2013

English (ELA) Composition Sessions A & B – March 19, 2013

English (ELA) Reading Comprehension Sessions 1 & 2 – March 21, 2013

English (ELA) Reading Comprehension Session 3 – March 22, 2013

Math Session 1 – May 13, 2013

Math Session 2 – May 14, 2013

Science and Technology/Engineering (STE) Session 1 – June 4, 2013

Science and Technology/Engineering (STE) Session 2 – June 5, 2013

MCAS Retests (for Wayland High School students that have previously received Needs Improvement/Failing scores)

English (ELA) Composition Sessions A & B – February 27, 2013

English (ELA) Reading Comprehension Sessions 1 & 2 – February 28, 2013

English (ELA) Reading Comprehension Session 3 – March 1, 2013

Math Session 1 – March 4, 2013

Math Session 2 – March 5, 2013

Vaccinations Still Necessary?

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Vaccination Myth: “Serious diseases like polio have already been eradicated, so there is no need to vaccinate against them.”

While many diseases have been wiped out for the most part in the United States of America, they have not been eradicated around the world. That means you could still be at risk if you go abroad or come into contact with an infected person from overseas. In fact the increase in non-vaccinated immigrants that enter America and the increase in formerly eradicated diseases is not a coincidence. If your kids are not vaccinated, there is a good chance that they could become exposed to some major diseases and suffer like so many people did years ago.

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