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Win a Back to School Backpack Full of School Supplies
Kids need school supply basics—a backpack, notebook, pencils, markers, etc. To make your shopping list shorter, we’re giving away a backpack full of supplies.
Contest ends Aug. 15.
Tips can help reduce costs of school supplies
Once upon a time, children went to school with a backpack, a lunch pail and a pencil.<br>Now, school-supply lists seem a mile long, and parents anticipate a
How social media is causing parents to overspend on school supplies
Many parents say they end up buying school products their kids want because of social media influences.
School Supplies — What's on Your List?
How much do you know about the school supplies in your kids' backpacks?
Cost of school supplies continue to increase
The Salvation Army is working to help families that can't afford the cost.
30 surprising ways to save on school supplies
In The Wide, Wonderful World Of School Supplies, Which One Would You Be?
Does My Lefty Kid Really Need Left-Handed School Supplies?
We’ve come a long way since rusty scissors with equal-size finger holes.
How to fix our crumbling schools
U.S. school infrastructure is failing. Time to find a new funding scheme.
How to keep children from skipping school
Beyond data, mentors can add a human touch and build relationships with at-risk students.
How Can Schools Tap Into Parent Power For the Good of Students?
A program pays teachers to visit students at home and meet with their family. The home visits have helped parents become better-informed advocates for their kids and stronger allies with teachers.
Helping Young Children Learn to Make Friends
With school starting up again, it’s important that parents think about ways they can help their children succeed not only academically, but also socially.
How Teachers Are Turning to Social Media to Extend Learning
Teachers are expanding the school day and enhancing learning through social media.
How to Find Out if Your Child's Backpack is Too Heavy
According to experts, kids are carrying way too much on their backs to and from school.
Practical Tips to Lighten School Backpacks
If your child complains of back or shoulder pain, a heavy backpack could be the culprit. Check out these ideas for easing the load.
What's Making Students Happier, More Self-Confident, And Less Anxious?
“What we’re doing here is setting the conditions for learning, and that’s not rocket science, that’s thoughtful, and intentional deliberate work. All schools should be like this. This shouldn’t be an exception."
Many States Lack Focus on Equity in School Improvement, Report Suggests
A study of 17 states finds shortcomings in their school turnaround approaches and says it can be hard to tell how states will sustain their school improvement efforts.
Easy Chore Ideas for Elementary School Kids
Are you wanting to implement more chores into your kids' time at home? Here are some suggestions for chores for elementary school kids and how to introduce them.
Back-to-School: Cross items off your back-to-school list with these tips
Once upon a time, kids went to school with a backpack, a lunch pail and a pencil. Now, school supply lists seem a mile long, and parents anticipate a stack
Six Study Tips for Elementary School Children |
We’ve compiled six study tips for elementary school children, which can help set a solid foundation for learning. You will need to adapt these studying strategies to your individual child’s learning style and age. Once children reach middle school, their homework routines become more complex and you may find you need a new approach, although these tips may still be useful. 1. Help your Children Create…
A Bible Bill? Should a Bible literacy program be allowed in public schools?
Bill being talked about would allow public schools to offer a Bible literacy program.
