New U.S. push to get kids into science, tech
By Stanley A. Miller II, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (MCT) The White House and corporate America announced ambitious plans recently to help more students get interested in studying science, technology,...
View ArticleParent report cards are novel way to boost support
LUCAS L. JOHNSON II, Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Educators exasperated by the need for greater parent involvement have persuaded Tennessee lawmakers to sign off on a novel bit of arm-twisting:...
View ArticleEncouraging summer learning
By Priscilla Dunstan, McClatchy-Tribune News Service After school ends, we parents can fall into the trap of believing that summer learning means a hard slog of repetition, sitting at the kitchen...
View Article$1M childcare gift will help moms get degrees
OREM, Utah — Utah Valley University officials say a $1 million donation to the school’s childcare center will help make it easier for Utah women to get a degree. UVU President Matthew Holland announced...
View ArticleDebate continues over year-round versus traditional schools
By BETH J. HARPAZ, Associated Press NEW YORK — By the time summer’s over, many families can’t wait for school to start. Working parents have struggled to find camps or babysitting, kids are bored and...
View ArticlePBS offers election resources for teacher such as videos, lesson plans and games
McClatchy-Tribune News Service Teachers or parents looking for help educating kids about the election can find resources at the PBS LearningMedia Election 2012 Collection. The collection is at...
View ArticleHelping your kids with homework
By Robert Nickell, McClatchy-Tribune If you have kids in grade school, then you know firsthand how challenging it can be to get your children to do their homework without a fight. With six kids of my...
View ArticleRecess crucial for learning, pediatricians say
By Landon Hall, The Orange County Register Recess isn’t just time for kids to goof off. It provides an essential respite from the rigors of the classroom, and it shouldnâ’t be skipped because of...
View ArticleLessons from the lemonade stand: Teamwork and entrepreneurial success
By Leonard A. Schlesinger, President, Babson College, Lemonade Day Entrepreneurship, in reality, is largely a team sport. I learned this lesson early in life. I was born and raised in New York City in...
View ArticleLessons from the Lemonade Stand: Finding your vision
By John Lyman, Entrepreneurship Manager, Google, Lemonade Day At Google, we work with entrepreneurs and startups around the world that are doing incredible work. Over time we’ve found that those who...
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