Has your child’s elementary school stopped teaching history, science, and other content? Here’s how to do it yourself

Thomas B. Fordham Institute - Michael J. Petrilli "In a [...]

January 22nd, 2016|Categories: After-School Program, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Parents, summer|Tags: Education, School|

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New Year, New Investments in Your Child’s Learning

The Huffington Post - Byron Garrett "January is a time [...]

January 20th, 2016|Categories: Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Parental Involvement, Parenting, Parents, Reading|Tags: Education, School|

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Parents can help, but children take a DIY approach to learning language

The Conversation - Jeffrey Lidz "Parents can help children develop [...]

January 19th, 2016|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Language, language and academic achievement, Language Immersion, Learning, News, Parental Involvement, Parenting, Parents, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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10 food changes that will transform your child’s health

The Independent - Staff Writer "If you want your child [...]

January 18th, 2016|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Childhood Obesity, Children, Current Events, Diet, Education, Food, Health, Ireland, Learning, News, Nutrition, Nutrition Standards, Parental Involvement, Parenting, Parents, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Parents Use Facebook, Mobile More Heavily Than Non-Parents

Education News - Susan Tompor "Facebook has shared on its [...]

January 18th, 2016|Categories: Accountability, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, News, Parental Involvement, Parenting, Parents, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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5 crunch-time tips for filing student financial aid FAFSA forms

USA Today - Susan Tompor "We're looking at a quirky [...]

January 18th, 2016|Categories: Children, College Degree, College Tuition, College/University, Current Events, Education, Financial Aid, News, Parenting, Parents, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Boosting the role of parents of English learners in preschools

Ed Source - Sarah Tully "Selene Ramirez has a lot [...]

January 16th, 2016|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, California, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Early Education, Education, English, Learning, News, Parental Involvement, Parenting, Parents, Preschool, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Can parents help with math homework? YES

Thomas B. Fordham Institute - Jason Zimba, Ph.D. "Some readers [...]

January 15th, 2016|Categories: Childhood Education, Children, Homework, Math, Mathematics, Memorization, Parental Involvement, Parenting, Parents|Tags: Education, School|

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How to Get Your Kids Interested in STEM (Without Forcing It on Them)

Lifehacker - Melanie Pinola "Hopefully your kids are getting a [...]

January 14th, 2016|Categories: Childhood Education, Children, Cooking, Education, Inquiry-based, Music, Parents, Skills, STEM|Tags: Education, School|

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Childhood Cardiovascular Problems Occur As Young As Age Eight

Healthy Magazine - Caitlin Schille "Historically, cardiovascular problems were seen [...]

January 14th, 2016|Categories: Child Development, Childhood Obesity, Children, Diet, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Heart health, Lifestyle, Obesity, Parents|Tags: Education, School|

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