Category: Learning
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Our Music: Music, A Tool For Education In African Culture
by Susanne Maziarz, Music Director at Neighbourhood To launch Black History Month on Sunday, February 7th, Tiki Mercury-Clarke performed at Neighbourhood as the first artist in our 2016 Concert Series. But this wasn’t an ordinary hour of entertainment; this was education disguised as entertainment. Through storytelling, song, and ‘herstory’, she shared with us the experience…
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Families Growing Together: Uncovering Hidden Opportunities for Shared Learning
by Margaret Evans, Director of Lifespan Learning I have heard numerous stories over the years of parents saying or doing something and their little one repeating that action, much to their chagrin. Monkey can see or hear but monkey should not do. Being aware of what you say and how you act around your children…