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Responding to the Boston Marathon Tragedy
Your students may be asking questions on some difficult topics following the recent events in Boston, Massachusetts. At Scholastic, supporting teachers as they work with children to make sense of the news and the world goes to the heart of our mission. To that end, we want to provide you with tips and tools for discussing this tragedy with the young minds in your classroom.
Please share this collection of resources with your colleagues and other members of your community who may be struggling with the impact of this tragic event.
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