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L.A. County Golden Bell Award 2019

Submitted by Alan Whiteman on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 8:00am

Congratulations Nixon Academy for winning the 2019 L.A. County Golden Bell Award!

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The Importance of Teaching Typing Skills

Submitted by Alan Whiteman on Wed, 09/19/2018 - 7:51pm

Touch typing with a keyboard is a very important skill to instill to our future scholars. With technology becoming more relevant in the classroom and beyond, every child could beneift from acquiring this ability. Read further for excellent articles and a list of resources to get you started.

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8 Reasons Why Parents should be Involved at School

Submitted by Alan Whiteman on Tue, 10/21/2014 - 8:10pm

Why Parent Involvement is Key

By Joan Young

There is a great deal of research and media attention given to the question:

What makes a student successful?

Parent involvement is cited often as a key ingredient to a thriving school community.

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Art Therapy for Children

Submitted by Alan Whiteman on Thu, 01/26/2017 - 7:12am

Here's a link to an article about the benefits of involving our children in arts and crafts. While the piece focuses on the theraupetic treatment for children with ADHD, it really has many great take-aways for all children and their families.

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Dads in School – Tips for Getting Involved in Your Child’s Education

Submitted by Alan Whiteman on Fri, 09/25/2015 - 10:28am

It can seem like school involvement is the realm of the mom, which probably springs from the days when it was almost invariably the mom who was home during the day. Things are different now, though, and many moms work. Even moms who don’t work outside the home might like to see their kids’ dad get involved in the kids’ school.

Benefits to Paternal Involvement

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The Role of Fathers with Daughters and Sons

Submitted by Alan Whiteman on Wed, 09/16/2015 - 10:13am

How dads boost kids intellectually, developmentally, and socially.

By Kristen Finello

Why Dads Matter

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Eat This, Not That! 9 Food Rules for ADHD Families

Submitted by Alan Whiteman on Fri, 10/31/2014 - 8:20am

A well-rounded diet can improve ADD symptoms — including focus, hyperactivity, and impulsivity — in both children and adults. Here's what you should (and absolutely should not) be eating to help your brain and body.

by Tana Amen, RN, BSN

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