John D. Runkle School

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The John D. Runkle School is a primary school located in Brookline, MA. It has a playground of about one acre, and a red brick school building. The staff at Runkle expect every student to try their best. Usually, there are two classes at each grade level. With three floors, including a computer lab, the Runkle School prides itself on knowing what its students want.

The school was established by the town in 1897 and named after the second President of MIT, who was also a chairman of the Brookline School Committee and an early advocate of mathematics and science.

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RED (are-e-d) is similar to an after-school program. There are teachers who look after students whose parents have to work late. They can run around outside with their friends, or just stay inside and go on a computer or relax. Teachers supervise their activities and may choose to participate. It's available to students from Kindergarten to fourth grade. From fifth grade up, students go to Youth Connection, where they help set up Halloween fairs, baking goods, and other things. They may also play outside or inside.