One of the most daunting aspects of applying to college is the sheer number of essays you have to write. What do I mean? Say you’re applying to 8-10 schools. Each has anywhere from 1-5 or more supplemental essays. Quick math tells us that’s between 8-50 college essay prompts to…
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How to Recognize What's Called 'School Refusal'—and Get Kids Back in Class The term “school refusal” used to be more or less synonymous with truancy, invoking a picture of kids hanging out on the street corner, or holed up in their bedrooms playing video games. While it is…
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We hope you will visit Queens Public Library as you head back to school and throughout the school year! Our library staff members are here to help you find what you need, including resources that can help you with your homework and school projects. Free Books and Materials…
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This will be an unprecedented school year for NYC students and their families, and Queens Public Library is here to help. During the upcoming weeks and months, the Library will offer several digital resources and online programs to make it as easy as possible for students to…
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One morning in the Children’s Library Discovery Center at Central Library, a group of 10 young children and their parents and caregivers gathered to learn the skills they need to be ready for school. The workshop’s theme was “fun in school,” and students were getting a taste of…
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