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A Thank You Note from IBA’s Preschool Program

A Thank You Note from IBA’s Preschool Program

November is National Gratitude Month. For our first gratitude post we are thankful for all the parents and supporters who make IBA’s Early Education Program a high-quality, inclusive, and equitable year round bilingual education program, serving families with children infants to 5.5 years. The Program is a vibrant and safe place for all children and their families in the heart of the ...

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IBA’s Preschool is Growing!

IBA’s Preschool is Growing!

For years, IBA’s Preschool has welcomed students from its community, giving them and their families the support they need to achieve a successful academic future. Currently, the Preschool has the capacity to educate 30 students, but each year the demand for spaces in IBA’s high-quality, culturally-relevant bilingual education has grown from our community and beyond. ...

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“Together as a team, we work for the benefit of the children”

“Together as a team, we work for the benefit of the children”

IBA’s Preschool Program is the first bilingual program in Massachusetts, and focuses on both academics and the development of life skills such as inclusion, adaptability, and independence. This multifaceted programming would not be possible without our amazing staff and everyone involved in taking care of the children, including Miss Myrna Silvestry-Padilla, who ...

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What Our Preschools Need to Thrive Throughout the Pandemic

What Our Preschools Need to Thrive Throughout the Pandemic

As the Covid-19 pandemic persists, the conversation continues to progress around how our education system will and should adapt to meet the developmental needs of our children, while keeping them safe. Preschools face unique challenges in preventing the spread of Covid-19 infections. Currently in Massachusetts, anyone ages 5 and up can ...

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"My kids have been exposed to every culture"

"My kids have been exposed to every culture"

A successful transition to elementary school has always been the priority of IBA’s Preschool Program. With the big responsibility of having these children’s futures in our hands, we work hard to provide them with all the tools they need for a strong academic start. Daliza Nova’s daughter graduated from our Preschool Program last year, and she wanted to share wit...

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"The light in my daughter’s eyes every time she comes back home is amazing."

"The light in my daughter’s eyes every time she comes back home is amazing."

In 2021, 15 students graduated from IBA’s Preschool Program, which prepared them for a successful entrance into elementary school. Despite a number of challenges during the last few years due to the pandemic, IBA’s Preschool rose to the occasion and implemented new protocols and strategies that proved successful for the e...

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UNA INICIATIVA DE EDUCACIÓN PREESCOLAR GRATUITA EN BOSTON

UNA INICIATIVA DE EDUCACIÓN PREESCOLAR GRATUITA EN BOSTON

Ahora los padres de niños en edad preescolar pueden aprovechar el excelente programa bilingüe de IBA por $0, ¡totalmente GRATIS! El Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program (UPK) de Boston es una iniciativa de toda la ciudad en colaboración con los centros comunitarios de aprendizaje infantil, como el “Preescolar de IBA” y las Escuelas Públicas de Boston. El programa of...

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IBA PRESCHOOL, STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR WHAT’S TO COME

IBA PRESCHOOL, STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR WHAT’S TO COME

One of the most successful IBA programs is IBA Preschool, which has been running for over 40 years assisting the community in Boston. Like all schools, this program went from being face-to-face to virtual, but that did not stop us from having our students graduate. They truly earned it after the great effort made during all these years and we were determined to make it happen. M...

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IBA PRESCHOOL, BASES FIRMES PARA EL FUTURO

IBA PRESCHOOL, BASES FIRMES PARA EL FUTURO

Uno de los programas más exitosos de IBA es el programa IBA Preschool que lleva corriendo más de 40 años sirviendo a la comunidad en Boston. Como todas las instituciones educativas, este programa pasó de ser presencial a virtual, pero eso no nos detuvo para que nuestros alumnos se graduaran como lo merecen después del gran esfuerzo que hicieron durante todos estos años. María Mo...

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