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Fun, Kid-Friendly 4th of July Crafts

Who says that fireworks are the only fun thing about the 4th of July? Not me! Independence Day is also a

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How Can You Prevent Summer Learning Loss?

Summer break is often seen as an idyllic time for teachers, parents and students to take vacations, have fun, and

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Take The Stress Out of Standardized Tests

The very idea of a test throws some children into a panic. Other children seem to be able to go

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Does Your Classroom Have School Smarts?

I’m a proud Californian: In my professional career working with children with learning disabilities, foster youth and migrant families and

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How To Make A Rainforest in a Bottle

With only two days until Earth Day (April 22), it’s the perfect time to get your kids interested in the

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How to Be Your Child’s First Advocate

As parents, we wear a lot of hats: chauffeur, accountant, janitor, personal chef, referee, nurse and many more. However, our

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March is National Reading Month!

A lifelong love of reading begins at home with your family. As Emilie Buchwald once said, “Children are made readers

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The Arts: The Key to Student Success

Do you think the arts in education are a waste of time for your children? Think again! Research shows students

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6 Ways to be Engaged in Your Child’s Education

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s becoming more important than ever to be actively engaged in your child’s education. The things

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Black History Month: Historic Pioneers

Did you know that Rosa Parks was not the first person to defy bus segregation laws? Or that in 1962,

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