There are many benefits to teaching young children American Sign Language (ASL), such as developing motor and communication skills. Once a month, Katelynn Sudak, ICI Baby Signs certified, will guide children aged newborn to 3 years old and their caregivers in ASL basics, including instruction and an ASL-incorporated story time. The first three workshops will be held on … [Read more...] about Kids sign language workshops at the Peabody Institute Library
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Peabody Institute Library welcomes back Professor Theo Theoharis
Professor Theo Theoharis returns in the spring with a timely and insightful lecture series on some of the literature of the Holocaust. The class will run for four Wednesdays, starting on March 19 and ending on April 9. Participants are required to register on our calendar. The class is titled Reading and Writing the Holocaust. Jan. 27 marked the 80th anniversary of the … [Read more...] about Peabody Institute Library welcomes back Professor Theo Theoharis
Intro to ASL comes to PVMHS
Peabody Veterans Memorial High School Principal Brooke Randall and Director of Guidance Robert Quist presented new course offerings, including Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL), to the School Committee last Tuesday. Randall explained how this course will teach a minimal amount of actual ASL while focusing on the culture and history surrounding the ASL and deaf … [Read more...] about Intro to ASL comes to PVMHS
Peabody Center School reopening up in the air
Unexpected issues at the Center Elementary School, including leakage problems with the roof and the need for a more powerful electrical system than thought, have brought the reopening date of the school into question. Superintendent Dr. Josh Vadala presented the update at Tuesday’s school committee meeting, where he also reported on the progress being made at the school and … [Read more...] about Peabody Center School reopening up in the air
Endicott College announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Endicott College, the first college in the U.S. to require internships for its students, is pleased to announce its Fall 2024 Dean's List students. In order to qualify for the Dean's List, a student must obtain a minimum grade point average of 3.5, receive no letter grade below "C," have no withdrawal grades, and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits for the semester. The … [Read more...] about Endicott College announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List