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Playtime Disappearing in Kindergarten
Time for play in most public kindergartens has dwindled to the vanishing point, replaced by lengthy lessons and standardized testing, according to three new studies released today by the Alliance for Childhood.
Aug 25, 2011, 19:48 PST
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Texting in Class
More and more high schools might be trying to ban cell phone use during school, but that is not stopping most teens from texting during class.
Aug 11, 2011, 10:40 PST
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Seven Tips That Will Help You Thrive in an Ocean of Change
The changes you’re facing right now may seem daunting, or even downright terrifying. Don’t let fear and doubt constrict your future, though. Author Jon Gordon says you have a lot more control than you think you do. It’s time to stop waiting to be fed like a goldfish and start developing some (shark-like) initiative.
Jul 24, 2011, 12:31 PST
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Handwriting Is History
Take an interesting look at the art of handwriting, and whether it is doomed to fade away as a useless skill.
Feb 28, 2011, 20:54 PST
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Snow That Speaks - 45 Life Lessons
This beautiful snowy scene presentation has 45 great life lessons that we should all keep in mind as we go through our day. If you like it, make sure that you send your friends our page as well.
Jan 10, 2011, 10:54 PST
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Baby Boomers - Hope For The Economy
As a statistical demographic, Baby Boomers control more than half of the discretionary spending, they hold more than 70 percent of the country’s wealth and a behavioral trend that indicates that they are still spending that money, even during the recession.
May 27, 2009, 08:57 PST
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To Tell or Not to Tell?: Four Rules for Sharing Bad News with Your Children in an Economic Crisis
These days bad news is everywhere: on television, the Internet, at the office, and inevitably at home. If you’re trying to protect your kids from the worry and stress that comes along with it, leadership expert Jamie Woolf says you may be doing more harm than good. Read on for her (workplace-inspired) tips on sharing bad news with your kids.
Mar 16, 2009, 01:48 PST
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Happy Holidays
The winter of 1966 in Philadelphia I was a seven year old kid anxiously waiting for Christmas and the hope of my first bike.
Dec 21, 2008, 17:54 PST
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Faith Under Pressure:- The Miracle Marine
McClellan, author of the new book, My Miracle Marine was devastated by her son's injuries sustained in Iraq. She immediately turned to her own “troops” for support.
Dec 17, 2008, 03:05 PST
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A Relief Worker's Look at Hurricane Gustav
I am a nurse who has just completed working approximately 120 hours as the clinic director in a Hurricane Gustav evacuation shelter in Shreveport, Louisiana over the last 7 days. I would love to see someone look at the evacuee situation from a new perspective. Local and national news channels have covered the evacuation and "horrible" conditions the evacuees had to endure during Hurricane Gustav.
Sep 17, 2008, 20:52 PST
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Head Start Double Whammy
Despite Outstanding Track Record of Program, Head Start Officials Bracing for Worst Under Cuts
Jun 19, 2008, 06:20 PST
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California Senate Votes to End Communist Prohibition
The state Senate Thursday passed legislation that would delete membership in the Communist Party as a reason for firing a public employee, a Cold War-era prohibition intended to root out communists.
Jun 19, 2008, 05:53 PST
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Help Your Kids Catch The Reading Bug This Summer
Part 1
Read part one of this exciting article about inspiring kids to read.
May 10, 2008, 21:01 PST
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Help Your Kids Catch The Reading Bug This Summer
Part 2
This is part two of our article on getting your children excited about reading this summer.
May 10, 2008, 20:50 PST
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Help Your Kids Catch The Reading Bug This Summer
Part 3
This is part 3 of our article on how to inspire your kids to read during the summer.
May 8, 2008, 20:26 PST
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Paper and Scissors And Glue Oh My!
I've found a way to save my family's memories and my sanity, too...
May 7, 2008, 08:37 PST
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Seven Signals to School Success
Learn about the seven steps to take in order to make your back-to-school life easier.
May 6, 2008, 10:52 PST
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Teach Respect for Copyright in Your Classroom
As a college student, years ago, I was appalled when my professors turned a blind eye to projects that were turned in using copyrighted materials. When I brought up my concerns, I was frequently told that it was just a student project, or just a comp, and therefore didn’t matter. With just a little effort instructors can teach their students good copyright practices and avoid problems down the line.
May 2, 2008, 08:31 PST
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The Value of Life
If you're feeling that time isn't very important, this is a wonderful reminder of how precious it is.
May 1, 2008, 11:11 PST
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Mapping Out Your Back-to-School Plan
We know that this time of year can be stressful, especially if you're not organized. Check out our suggestions for getting you and your child in gear for back to school in this article.
Apr 29, 2008, 14:38 PST
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