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Posted 22 hours 17 min ago by Rhonda Franz
Education, Learning Tools, K-8, High School, Parent-Teacher
In many cities, rating the effectiveness of public schools is as easy as texting on a Blackberry. Capitalizing on ever-present public opinion, many districts are turning to the technology of the internet to get an idea of how parents feel about their child’s education, and capturing a strong voice.
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Posted 22 hours 28 min ago by Lela Davidson
Education
Teachers say they expect all their students to do well, but a new study suggests something is being lost between what they profess and what they practice.
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Posted March 12, 2010 - 11:07 by Lain Ehmann
Learning Tools
Even the youngest kids gravitate naturally towards books -- especially if they're widely available in their home space. This week, we cover a variety of ways to encourage kids of all ages to crack a book every now and then -- just for fun!
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Posted March 10, 2010 - 06:51 by Rhonda Franz
Chores, Home Life, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School
Gardening is a great activity for the family, and an ideal learning opportunity for children, but it can be a special challenge when working with the short attention spans and infinite needs of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Before digging in the dirt, make sure you—and your children—are ready for the great outdoors!
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Posted March 6, 2010 - 05:03 by Lain Ehmann
Learning Tools
Science fair season has arrived! Here are our tips for keeping your sanity while helping Junior earn his lab coat.
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Posted March 6, 2010 - 04:21 by Lela Davidson
Learning Tools
The bad news: Baby Einstein won't turn your child into a rocket scientist. The good news: you can.
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Posted March 5, 2010 - 06:59 by Lori Kerrigan
Safety, Entertainment, Extra Curricular
Chatroulette is the newest social networking sensation. Is it innocent fun, or a breeding ground for disturbing predator behavior?
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Posted March 4, 2010 - 08:01 by Rhonda Franz
Social Skills, Time Management, Work Balance, Relationships, Pre School, K-8, High School
A new study suggests there are less-than-favorable perceptions of children whose moms work full-time. Is society really judging the children of working mothers? Or is it just more fodder for the Mommy Wars?
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Posted March 4, 2010 - 07:23 by Fred Lee
Education, Extra Curricular
Playing sports has many positive benefits for children, but when there are no other extra-curricular (EC) activities, the situation may not be optimal
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Posted March 1, 2010 - 05:36 by Fred Lee
Education, Pregnancy
A new study has found that unborn babies hear bilingual moms before they are born, and this may predispose them to eventually speaking more than one language.
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Posted February 26, 2010 - 14:39 by Fred Lee
Education, Health
The Title IX Education Amendment has done more for girls than simply increase their participation in sports, it has had a positive impact on the lives of women.
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Posted February 24, 2010 - 07:04 by Fred Lee
Education, Learning Tools
Musical education is more than just learning how to play an instrument, it may have a profound influence on how children process information and learn.
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Posted February 24, 2010 - 06:55 by Rhonda Franz
Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School
Getting young children to write can be a difficult, tooth-pulling kind of task. Whether they’re still scribblers, or are printing their name, try these ideas to help make this important developmental skill interesting and fun!
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Posted February 19, 2010 - 09:03 by Lain Ehmann
Education, Learning Tools
The Olympics are a great opportunity to talk about more than athletic performance with your kids. Here are some great tips from some of our favorite bloggers that will help you expand the conversation -- and the learning.
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Posted February 15, 2010 - 08:32 by Rhonda Franz
Education, Learning Tools, K-8
A recent research study suggests that a teacher’s anxiety in the subject of math can have detrimental effects on female students. Intriguing research topic? Yes. A large enough of a study to cause concern? No.
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Posted February 11, 2010 - 11:01 by Lain Ehmann
Education, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School, Higher Education
If your vision of a library is a series of cobwebby stacks guarded by a dragon-lady librarian, it may be time to recheck your assumptions. Today's public libraries are chockfull of resources for you and your kids, most of which are free or at very low cost.
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Posted February 8, 2010 - 03:00 by Sonja Stewart
Education, Pre School, Wellness, K-8, Allergies, High School, Higher Education, Parent-Teacher, Extra Curricular
If you think that rescuing your child is protecting them from the harsh realities of life, you may just be delaying the inevitable. Here's how to put your parenting back into perspective.
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Posted February 2, 2010 - 06:00 by Lela Davidson
Pregnancy, Sex Ed, High School
Just say no. When it comes to sex education, preaching abstinence isn't working. For the first time in a long time, teen pregnancy rates are rising. Experts agree the fault lies with abstinence only sex-ed.
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Posted January 28, 2010 - 12:36 by Fred Lee
Education, Nutrition
Having recess before eating lunch at school has many benefits to children, teachers and administrators.
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Posted January 28, 2010 - 12:00 by Rhonda Franz
Education, K-8, High School, Parent-Teacher
The start of the 2010 Winter Olympics is near. This is a great time to get your young champion excited about what the Olympics represent, and use it for an educational resource - for the whole family.
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