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Summer reading choices for every grade level

Summer reading gives children space to follow their interests, strengthen comprehension and enjoy stories without the pressure of a daily timetable. A…

Celebrating Growth Through Awards, Assemblies, and Class Parties

The final weeks of a school year give students a chance to recognise progress, friendships, effort, and shared memories. At Frederick Douglass International…

Field day: games, teamwork, and how parents can help

A school field day turns an ordinary timetable into an active celebration of movement, friendship and school spirit. At Frederick Douglass International…

Building Confident Speakers At Frederick Douglass International Academy

Strong speakers are developed long before a child stands behind a lectern. They learn to organise ideas, listen carefully, use an appropriate voice and trust…

Coding And Computer Science Beyond The Classroom

Technology learning becomes more meaningful when students can experiment, build and collaborate outside regular lessons. At Frederick Douglass International…

Teaching Civics Through Elections And Government

Civics education helps children understand how communities make decisions, how leaders are chosen and why public participation matters. When students study…

Our School’s Mascot and History: The Frederick Douglass Legacy

A school mascot can be much more than a symbol on a banner or sports shirt. At Frederick Douglass International Academy in Oak Park, Michigan, it represents…

New Student Orientation: Helping Your Child Adjust to FDIA

Starting at a new school brings excitement, uncertainty and many practical details. For Australian families relocating from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or…

A Steady School Experience for Military Families

Military families often manage frequent moves, changing schedules and new communities at the same time. Frederick Douglass International Academy offers a…

Supporting FDIA Through the PTA

The PTA at Frederick Douglass International Academy gives families a practical way to strengthen school life for students from Pre-K through Grade 8. Through…