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College Admission: Days of Early Decision
By MAUREEN P. TILLMAN
The letters, fat and thin, and their cyberspace equivalents, are landing this time of year, telling local high school seniors if they have been admitted to their... more
Helping Parents Communicate Better With Schools
How can families and schools can work together to help young children learn and grow? Here's some research from the Harvard Family Research Project on parent-school communication. more
10 Ways To Help Your Child Embrace “Green Living” – Part 1
It's hip to be "green"! Part 1 of SmartBean's list of ten ways to inspire your child to become a "green" citizen of planet earth. more
College with Confidence
What makes transitioning to college such a great experience for some students and so overwhelming for others? Guest author Maureen Tillman shares her thoughts and expertise. more
K-12 Online/Blended Learning Here To Stay
Among all the emerging trends in K-12 education, virtual or online schooling may well be the one experiencing fastest growth. more
10 Simple Ways to Combat Materialism During (and After) the Holidays
The season of giving can sometimes end up being the season of greed for kids. Parenthood.com's 10 tips to help combat this. more
Videos Offering Admissions Perspectives
Videos providing perspectives on what admissions committees look for in their prospective students more
The playtime’s the thing
— With increasing pressure on early-childhood education programs to promote math and literacy skills, educators are debating the value of play in preschool and early elementary grades. more
Parents Playing a Larger Role in K-12 Education
In what seems like a throw back to centuries-old practices before state-sponsored universal public schooling became the norm, parents are increasingly taking charge of their kids' K-12 education. more
What are 21st Century Skills?
What do phrases like "21st century skills" and "21st century learning" mean? What are these new skills? Why are they necessary? Who decides what these are and how they should be taught? more
