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Who gets the best teachers?
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The achievement gap — not only between different schools, but also between students at the same school may be related to which teachers students get. Continue reading
Posted May 10, 2013 at The GreatSchools Blog
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Words of wisdom from my mom
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Unforgettable words of wisdom from our moms, in honor of Mother's Day! Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2013 at The GreatSchools Blog
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Move over IQ, these learning strategies trump smarts for success
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Smart kids need more than IQ. Here are five good study habits for academic success - and five that aren't as effective as you might think. Continue reading
Posted Apr 11, 2013 at The GreatSchools Blog
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Dissss-traaaact…ed at school
The first thing I notice is that he's distracted. Whether it's ADD, ADHD, sensory integration, etc. doesn't matter. It's impeding his progress. Continue reading
Posted Mar 28, 2013 at The GreatSchools Blog
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Attention helicopter parents: new study shows when it’s time to stop hovering
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Are you an admitted (or closeted) helicopter parent? A new study shows you need to back off - or you may put your child at risk for depression later. Continue reading
Posted Feb 15, 2013 at The GreatSchools Blog
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We’re killing kids’ ambitions. Why?
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New report shows how uninterested your child is in science, math, and engineering – and how much it’ll wane (high school) and when they’ll bail (college). Continue reading
Posted Feb 2, 2013 at The GreatSchools Blog
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Tutors, tutors everywhere
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I didn’t recognize tutoring as an educational trend, and then… thwap! Continue reading
Posted Jan 19, 2013 at The GreatSchools Blog
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What parents should know about the Common Core
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Everyone (including us) is trying to figure out what parents need to learn about the educational standards that may transform your child's learning. Here's what we know. Continue reading
Posted Dec 18, 2012 at The GreatSchools Blog
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This year, should we give girls guns for Christmas?
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Who's more popular: Wonder Woman or Disney princesses? See what we learned from the GreatSchools Holiday Toy survey. Continue reading
Posted Nov 30, 2012 at The GreatSchools Blog
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9-year-old girl outruns the boys, takes hits, and shines in football reel
This 9-year-old girl rocks at football. Watch her outrun the boys and take tough tackles. Continue reading
Posted Nov 26, 2012 at The GreatSchools Blog
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New study finds unexpected key to helping bullied girls
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New study finds high incidence of bullying among 10-year-olds – and a surprising way to buffer the negative effects for girls. Continue reading
Posted Oct 31, 2012 at The GreatSchools Blog
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Electioneering at your kitchen table: what are you teaching the kids?
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Raise your hand if you can't explain the electoral college - or the presidential election - to your child. Don't worry: our election activities for kids (mad libs, scavenger hunt, more) can help! Continue reading
Posted Oct 11, 2012 at The GreatSchools Blog
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She was picked as a joke – but the joke’s on them
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No matter how (un)popular you were in high school, Whitney Kropp’s story hits home. A true story about bullying. Continue reading
Posted Sep 26, 2012 at The GreatSchools Blog
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Study maybe?
Need help getting your kids to study? Florida teachers put together this Carly Rae Jepson parody that just may change your child’s tune about building study skills. Continue reading
Posted Sep 5, 2012 at The GreatSchools Blog
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Confession of a crammer
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Cramming is a high school tradition, but when kids lose sleep to study, new research shows they end up doing worse in school. Learn just how much sleep your child needs. Continue reading
Posted Aug 30, 2012 at The GreatSchools Blog
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A White House first: Kids’ State Dinner
Michelle Obama honored 54 budding chefs for creating award-winning, easy, healthy recipes for kids at the first Kids' State Dinner at the White House. Continue reading
Posted Aug 22, 2012 at The GreatSchools Blog
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5 signs that teens today value their education
Good news! High schoolers today are more Hermione, less Puck: they like school, do their homework, and value learning, according to new data. Continue reading
Posted Aug 17, 2012 at The GreatSchools Blog
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What did the recession do to kids? We’re only starting to find out.
A new report on teens' concerns and priorities reflects lessons learned in a childhood during the Great Recession. Continue reading
Posted Aug 10, 2012 at The GreatSchools Blog
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Why student loan interest rates should be capped
Student loan debt is a national problem. I think student loan interest rates should be capped. Here's why - and why parents of school-aged kids should care. Continue reading
Posted Jun 23, 2012 at The GreatSchools Blog
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Just in time for Father’s Day: why dad’s love matters so much
Want to raise a happy, healthy child? Learn how a father’s parenting style can affect the child’s personality and disposition. Plus, get positive parenting tips. Continue reading
Posted Jun 17, 2012 at The GreatSchools Blog
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Should schools share the wealth?
Some public schools raise ample money thanks to their PTA or PTO. Should these lucky public schools share the wealth with less fortunate schools? Continue reading
Posted Jun 7, 2012 at The GreatSchools Blog
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The myth of the super teacher
What makes a good teacher – or a great one? One teacher dispels the myth of the super teacher. Continue reading
Posted May 22, 2012 at The GreatSchools Blog
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Hey mom and dad: how’s your GPA?
Should parents get a report card? Tennessee wants to start giving parents self-evaluations to fill out. Continue reading
Posted May 18, 2012 at The GreatSchools Blog
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A big win in the battle against childhood obesity?
Three reasons childhood obesity is on the rise – and one study that shows efforts to cut fat, calories, and soda at school helps kids eat less and be healthy. Continue reading
Posted May 9, 2012 at The GreatSchools Blog
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Would you borrow money for private school?
By Jessica Kelmon, Associate Editor Last month I wrote about the student loan... Continue reading
Posted May 2, 2012 at The GreatSchools Blog
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