Posts by Allison Cary

Third grade is a critical milestone for literacy because third grade is the last year where students learn to read. Starting in fourth grade, students must read to learn other…

Black History Month is a time to reflect and learn about the stories and contributions of African Americans. It honors Black people from all periods of American history; from the…

Every parent wants what’s best for their child. When it comes to education, it can be difficult to know the right steps to take or the right questions to ask.…

Happy New Year! February 1st, 2022 marks the start of the new year in the lunar calendar. This holiday—usually referred to as the Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year, or…

One of the major challenges facing U.S. schools is class sizes. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, elementary school classrooms nationwide averaged 20.9 students in 2017-2018. However, studies show that having…

The series “Teaching Artist Spotlight” highlights the work that CCE Teaching Artists are doing through our afterschool programming and The Foundations School. Buckley Griffis is moved by the healing power…

Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This holiday honors one of the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Despite the hate directed at him, Dr. King…

Did you know that CCE has an entire catalogue of art activities that you can do from your home? These activities are perfect if you’re looking for something fun and…

Digital technology is critical to a high-quality education. We learned that quickly at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic when students of all ages began learning remotely. Suddenly, access to…

In January 2021, we started The Foundations School with the goal of addressing the literacy problem in our community. As of 2021, only 54% of third grade students in Palm…