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Engaging With Your Child’s School: Q&A with Larry Ferlazzo
Teacher, community organizer and author, Larry Ferlazzo shares his views on building parent engagement in schools. more
Choosing the Right After-school Activities – an Evaluation Checklist
A handy checklist to help you pick the right after-school programs. more
10 Reasons Your Child Will Love Astronomy
Space is infinite (well, not precisely). That pretty much guarantees there's something for your kid to love! more
You know you’re a remarkable reader if…
… you have no need for bookends. (Who has the space?)
… you measure brunch and lunch breaks in pages.
… you think it’s normal to re-read books you’ve read before.
…... more
Introducing your Child to Linux
Introducing your children to Linux and other great free/open source products may not be such a bad idea. Charles Profitt guides parents on how to get started through this helpful Q&A. more
Motivation & ‘Flow’: Engaging Teen Learners
The importance of engagement and motivation in how kids learn is beyond question. Researchers apply Csikszentmihalyi's ideas of "flow" and optimal experience in the context of learning. more
New model for arts education
— Kennedy Center enlists local art groups to help teach students music, theater, and the visual arts. The "Any Given Child" project could reinvent arts education for schools struggling with budget cuts. more
Redefining “Success” to Raise Healthier, Happier Kids
Sadly, "high stakes" and "high pressure" aptly describe the high school and college application/ admission experience for most teens today. more
Do your children push the boundaries? It may be a sign of future leadership abilities, study shows
Children whose parents use a firm parenting style that still allows them to test the rules and learn from it are more likely to assume leadership roles as adults. more
BBC Wildlife Finder
On BBC's recently launched BBC Wildlife Finder site, you can journey with Sir David Attenborough as he shares his favourite moments from the last 30 years of wildlife film making. more