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Check in for daily news on education on 'The Huffington Post' website. Articles look at the topic of education through the lens of innovation, politics, and teaching styles. #weekendnews
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For those of you who have budding scientists, this is a great exhibit to take your children to!
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Do you find that the increased use of technology in the classroom is hindering or helping your child achieve academic growth? Leave your thoughts and like this post if you feel technology has been helpful!
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Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.
Aristotle
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If you homeschool your child, take part in Historic African American Cultural Heritage by attending a Tobacco Road tour this Tuesday! Explore the lives of North Carolinian African Americans, the Civil war era, and the civl rights movement.
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These are excellent educational activities for home schooled, charter, public, and private schools alike!
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How much, if anything, have you heard about the new national standards for teaching reading, writing, and math in grades K through 12, known as the Common Core State Standards: a great deal, a fair amount, only a little, or nothing at all?
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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
Nelson Mandela
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Helpful for both middle schoolers and upper schoolers who have that tendency to highlight EVERYTHING! Here's a great way to break down the process of high lighting and to assist students with reading more efficiently.
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It's important to always be actively engaging with the text or novel. But after 6 hours of school, it can be difficult to focus or think about why an assignment is essential. Here are some strategic reading tips.
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There tends to be more pressure associated with high school subjects. Here are some reminders for high school students who have forgotten how to alleviate stress and study effectively.
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Science textbooks can be dense! Especially at the high school level. But that doesn't mean stress has to be involved! Here are some pointers that assist students with reading those thick Chemistry and Physics books.
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History and English is ALL about a student's perspective or opinion. It can be hard to discern how to best go about proposing one's ideas. The 'OREO' formula is an excellent way to get hesitant writers to feel more confident!
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Great for writing assignments in ANY subject! Here are some key transition words to help students write the best paragraphs and papers possible.
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What is the most effective way to take notes in History class? Especially if everything is considered important and fascinating….? Check out this proposed method of synthesizing information.
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Sometimes, the vast amount of information in history textbooks can be incredibly overwhelming. Here are some helpful pointers about how to get the most out of what your child is reading about.
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Enjoy some winter poetry with your kids today, and then allow them to write their own winter poems! Ask them questions about what they noticed in the various poems!
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