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Denton Avenue book club addresses important topics

Photo courtesy of Herricks Public Schools.

Denton Avenue School parents, teachers and Principal Loren Borgese have been participating in a book club this school year as a way to connect as a community through literature.

The group members read The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey and met several times between November and mid-January. They engaged in discussions around children, parenting and the positive long-term qualities – such as resilience and determination – that can arise from allowing kids to experience challenges.

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“It was a beautiful mix of teachers, administrators and parents from different cultures and experiences,” Ms. Borgese said. “We all left feeling such a strong sense of community.”

 

Story submitted by Syntax and Herricks Public Schools.

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