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Adventures in the History of Zero! Zero, which literally counts nothing, is really a hero in modern life. We see it everywhere from stores, where it distinguishes between $34 and $304, to popular culture, where it is a derogatory term …
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At A Grade Ahead, we provide superior academic enrichment for our students. Time spent in our classrooms is vital to academic growth. While classroom time is important, time spent outside the classroom can also be a great learning opportunity. A …
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea – Exploring the Depths Recently, A Grade Ahead 6th Grade English enrichment classes explored science fiction writing. As a tribute to Sci-Fi fans, I decided to choose a book versus the movie that both highlights …
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Celebrating Ada Lovelace’s Vision From navigating us home to calculating pi to as many digits as possible, computers can be programmed to do many things we take for granted. It is sometimes difficult to pinpoint the exact moment that computers …
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At A Grade Ahead, we provide superior academic enrichment for our students. Time spent in our classrooms is vital to academic growth. While classroom time is important, taking breaks and enjoying time outside the classroom is also important for every …
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Everyone recommends finding an internship when you start college (or even during high school), but it can be awfully difficult to obtain one. The younger you are, the slimmer your options are, which is why it’s important to apply right. …
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At A Grade Ahead, while our day-to-day focus may be empowering students through educational enrichment in math and English, we also understand the importance of other subjects! Did you know that A Grade Ahead offers science courses for students in …
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A Magical Tale of Brilliance, Bullies, and Big Heart Today’s Book-to-Movie spotlight features Matilda, the beloved story of a brilliant young girl who uses her wit—and a bit of magic—to stand up to bullies and find where she truly belongs. …
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Part III: Spotlight on Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727)! Have you heard about the apple that fell on Sir Isaac Newton’s head, causing him to be curious about gravity and planetary motion? While that story may not be true, it has …
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At A Grade Ahead, it is finally summer! While our programs run year-round, we know that summer is a time students celebrate their break from school. It is also a great opportunity to get your child involved in a summer …
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