Author Archives: Nancy Mangum

It’s Elementary: What Are Leveled Books?

If you are a kindergarten or first grade parent, you have just received your child’s first report card. Your child’s teacher may have told you your child was reading at a certain level and the benchmark for your child’s grade … Continue reading

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It’s Elementary: How Do I Help My Child Develop the Ability to Think Critically?

Our future depends on the abilities of young citizens to make informed decisions about science issues that affect us all. Think about all the controversy around such issues as stem cell research, developing new energy sources, and global warming. For … Continue reading

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What do I need to know about Kindergarten registration?

Kindergarten registration begins in Wake County Public Schools on the first Thursday in February. This year that will be February 5. Students may register for kindergarten throughout the spring but it is helpful in planning for your entering student to … Continue reading

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