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Preschool Math: All Sorts of Sorting!
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Preschool Math: All Sorts of Sorting!
Sorting and classifying objects helps children begin to notice how items are alike and different, and creates an awareness that is vital for math learning.
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Can Bowling Get Your Kid Into College?
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Can Bowling Get Your Kid Into College?
Admission to college is getting more and more competitive. Good grades aren't always enough. Can bowling help your kid?
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Introduce Your Girl to Engineering
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Introduce Your Girl to Engineering
Women make up 46% of the American workforce, but they account for only 24% of jobs in science, technology, and engineering. Why the disparity?
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50 Words the SAT Loves
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50 Words the SAT Loves
Knowing these 50 words will give your teen a leg up on the SAT verbal section.
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America's Best-Value Colleges
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America's Best-Value Colleges
Is a college education worth the price-tag? Usually. But here are some colleges that are a better deal than most.
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Keep Your Kids Reading Over the Holidays
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Keep Your Kids Reading Over the Holidays
As the holiday season moves into full swing and kids are home from school, it's easy to forget to keep learning going. Here's what you can do:
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1 in 3 Unprepared for Life After High School
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1 in 3 Unprepared for Life After High School
High school graduation is a big deal, but a new study shows that a good chunk of students are unprepared for life after high school. What gives?
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The Thanksgiving Cheat Sheet
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The Thanksgiving Cheat Sheet
This year, while giving thanks for family and good health, make sure to appreciate the rich history that this holiday represents.
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Program Aims to Hook Girls on Science
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Program Aims to Hook Girls on Science
A new initiative is aiming to get girls engaged, giving them the opportunities and encouragement they need to succeed.
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Are Schools Safe?
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Are Schools Safe?
School should be a safe haven, free of crime and violence. But parents who think of school as a place where a child's biggest problem might be someone stealing his lunch have some catching up to do.
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Holiday Gifts for Teachers
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Holiday Gifts for Teachers
What's the best way to thank teachers this holiday season? Here's some advice from The National Education Association.
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Private vs. Public: The Great Debate
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Private vs. Public: The Great Debate
Parents have more choices in schools now than ever. But there's not as big a difference between public and private school performance as many believe – at least when it comes to reading and mat
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Help Your Child Learn to Read
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Help Your Child Learn to Read
Wondering how to support your child's transition from pre-reading to reading? Here are some parenting tips and resources to get your child started.
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City Mayors Hot to Run Schools
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City Mayors Hot to Run Schools
Every city wants a mayor who takes education seriously. But in some cities, mayors do more than take things seriously. They take over.
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How to Be the Teacher's Pet
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How to Be the Teacher's Pet
Every classroom has one - the over-achieving parent who makes everyone else look bad. There's the mother who has every event organized before you can get your foot in the door, and the father who outbids you at fundraising auctions. But relax! Becoming the teacher's pet needn't be expensive or time-consuming.
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The Human Genome Hits New York!
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The Human Genome Hits New York!
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New Exhibit Takes Kids Inside Their Brain
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New Exhibit Takes Kids Inside Their Brain
Parents are always telling kids to use their noodle, but it's hard to get a handle on the brain. They never see it and they can't really feel it. A new exhibit, which started at the Smithsonian Institute and is now at The Health Museum in Houston, gives kids a bird's eye view of their most mysterious organ.
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What Makes a High School Successful?
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What Makes a High School Successful?
How can we make sure that high school is giving kids the educational resources for college, and for life?
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The College Savings Cheat Sheet
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The College Savings Cheat Sheet
It's never too late to start saving for college, but it's never too early either. Here are six tips to get you started.
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Teach Your Tween Creativity
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Teach Your Tween Creativity
Want to help your tween become a confident, creative, young man or woman? Give them a pen and paper!
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5 Things Every Parent Should Know About Student Loans
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5 Things Every Parent Should Know About Student Loans
Helping your children get into college is no picnic. But with tuition outpacing inflation, paying for your child's education can be an even bigger headache.
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Montessori Turns 100!
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Montessori Turns 100!
According to Maria Montessori, young children, left to their own devices, will choose activities to enrich their minds.
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Before Harry Potter: 3 Great Books Your Kids Don't Know Yet
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Before Harry Potter: 3 Great Books Your Kids Don't Know Yet
Children's book guru Anita Silvey has spent over 35 years in the publishing industry. Here are 3 kids' classics she can't live without.
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Choosing a Preschool: What to Consider
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Choosing a Preschool: What to Consider
Just how important is preschool? As it turns out, very. Here's what you need to know about choosing a preschool.
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Preschools of Thought: What Are the Different Preschool Philosophies?
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Preschools of Thought: What Are the Different Preschool Philosophies?
Do your child's preschool prospects make you feel like a babe in the woods? Here's the scoop on three of the most popular preschool pedagogies around.
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