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Ditch the pen and grab the iPad
As technology becomes more and more a part of our daily lives, the trend of in-school technology is also increasing. Schools all over the U.S. are integrating iPads and other tech devices for learning...
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P&G and Matthew McConaughey "School the Nation"
More and more students drop out of school every year. Procter & Gamble and Communities In Schools are teaming up to do something about it. In the U.S., about 1.2 million young people drop out of...
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Helping your child's teacher round up supplies
You’d be surprised at how many supplies in your child’s classroom come from your teacher’s pocket instead of the district’s budget. Here’s what you can do to help the teacher round up supplies. Lend a...
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Top ways parents can support classroom success
Several factors influence a student’s success in the classroom. We all know teachers, resources, funding and community are big parts of it. What about mom and dad? Parents are often an overlooked...
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Favorite ways to use iPads in classrooms
iPads are great for personal use, but they can do so much more than that! Send your iPad to school with our favorite ways to use iPads in the classroom. iPads in school iPads are great for personal...
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The importance of the arts in schools
Districts all over the country find themselves slashing budgets to make ends meet and art programs are often left on the cutting room floor. So are these programs important to students? You bet! Here’s...
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How parents can encourage creativity in the classroom
Creativity doesn’t usually just happen with kids. You have to encourage it, help it grow and teach your child how to use it. If you do that, you’ve given your kiddo a gift he can use for life. Your...
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Beating budget cuts: Incorporating the arts into traditional curriculum
Districts all over the country find themselves slashing budgets to make ends meet, and art programs are often left on the cutting room floor. Beat those budget cuts by incorporating the arts into...
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School supplies your child's teacher can't afford... and how you can help
Don’t just assume all those supplies your kids use at school come out of the district’s budget. It’s very likely that a lot of them come right out of the teacher’s pocket. Support your child's...
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My teen hates school
Tired of hearing your teen complain about how much he hates school? Maybe he's not just whining because he doesn't want to do his homework. Get to the root of your teen's school hatred. Getting to the...
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Tracking your child's grades online
The internet has brought so much to our lives since it boomed in the mid-90s. Who could now live without a certain online bookseller, online travel booking and, indeed, this fabulous site? But...
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Why do you volunteer in the classroom?
With school budgets under ever increasing stress, and cuts happening in even the wealthiest of school districts, volunteering in the schools is more important than ever. Assistants and aides are often...
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Stay sharp over Christmas break
During Christmas break, don’t let kids abandon all their study skills. Sneak in a few healthy habits and learn how to structure time for reading and educational play. During Christmas break, don’t let...
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How your teens research
Kids today don't need a ride to the library to research their big paper. So much information — from studies to full book texts — is available digitally, making research easier but also trickier....
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The politics of parent-teacher organizations
Joining the parent-teacher organization at your child’s school is a great way to be actively involved in your child’s education. But sometimes, when a lot of different personalities come together for a...
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Can we really have enough school security?
We drive or walk our kids to school each day and cheerfully wave goodbye, expecting them to be safe and sound until the release bell rings. But how do we know our child is safe at school? What measures...
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Taking control of your child's education
Many parents feel helpless when it comes to correcting the problems in public education but some parents are taking control of their children’s learning environments and are literally taking over...
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Fight to keep music in your kids' school this month
March marks Music in Our Schools Month . Use this time to advocate for your child's school music program. Many music programs in schools around the country are being eliminated due to budget cuts....
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Many of us dream of owning our own restaurant, writing for a big food magazine or becoming a sommelier. That’s where culinary school comes in: Is it worth the time and money? Will it be beneficial to...
View ArticleMommy's little angel? Not so much
Parents tend to think of their children as darling angels, capable of only brilliance, kindness and the occasional stroke of genius. Other people's kids are the discipline problems at school, right?
View ArticleDIY teacher gifts
Regardless of the occasion, homemade teacher gifts have been given new life thanks to Pinterest. From DIY gifts like personalized drink cups to clipboards, discover how to create DIY teacher gifts that...
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