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Relatable Feelings Every Mom Has During Back to School Season

Sofía AguilarAugust 11, 2022

by Sofía AguilarAugust 11, 2022054489

Summer is almost over. For many kids, this means the end of pool swims, carnival rides, traveling, unlimited family visits, and freedom. For parents, it’s more bittersweet. Sure, the kids are finally out of the house but this season also...

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How I’m Preparing My Kids for the First Week of School

jennifervasquezAugust 1, 2022August 1, 2022

by jennifervasquezAugust 1, 2022August 1, 2022078763

It’s that time when summer vacation is winding down, and you and your kids need to shift gears to the school year ahead. In all honesty, it can be stressful thinking about the long checklist you have to get through...

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Latinx Teachers Tell Us How They Really Want You to Show Your Appreciation

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 3, 2022May 3, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 3, 2022May 3, 2022018482

Teachers have a challenging and often thankless job. They are responsible for our children for many hours out of each day. They aren’t just educators, they’re caregivers, and their efforts often go unrecognized by students, administrators, and sadly, parents too....

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How I’m Avoiding the Learning Challenges I Experienced With My Own Children

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 14, 2022April 18, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 14, 2022April 18, 2022054405

Sponsored by Paper Growing up, I was a straight A student. Well, that was until fourth grade fractions. I just didn’t get it and despite being in a “talented and gifted” classroom, my teacher did not offer me the classroom...

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13 of the Best Places to Get Great Deals on Back to School Supplies

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 7, 2019July 29, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 7, 2019July 29, 202005313

Back-to-school season is practically here and so many stores are offering amazing deals and discounts. Of course, you’ll want to take advantage of all the savings and stock up on school supplies for your kids, nieces, nephews, students — or just...

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11 Ways To Help Your Children Become Exceptional Reader

HipLatinaSeptember 12, 2018September 8, 2020

by HipLatinaSeptember 12, 2018September 8, 20200671

Kids reading is something to celebrate. But if your kid’s an advanced reader—a preschooler who’s already reading, or an elementary or middle school kid who’s reading way above grade level—finding appropriate books can be a real challenge. Your kid may...

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Artist Agnes Chavez on Art and Science Education

Diana RicoMay 1, 2018October 2, 2020

by Diana RicoMay 1, 2018October 2, 20202 2294

In 2015, when President Barack Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act, it signaled a turning point in US public Education. A sweeping reform of George W. Bush’s No Child Left Behind, ESSA allows schools to move away from “teaching...

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Lola’s POV: The Balance of Staying True to My Voice

lolaOctober 28, 2017December 9, 2020

by lolaOctober 28, 2017December 9, 202003075

Oh my God! School is driving me insane! Lately I find myself having to choose between getting my full eight hours, having a social life (on hiatus right now, thanks to Hurricane María!) or acing my classes. I have a...

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18 Questions to Ask on Back-to-School Night

Common Sense MediaAugust 30, 2017December 23, 2020

by Common Sense MediaAugust 30, 2017December 23, 202005949

Students heading to school this year may be the most technically savvy, media-aware bunch ever. YouTube, Minecraft, and even MythBusters are being used to engage kids in class, while Instagram, WhatsApp, and Netflix occupy kids at home. Not only that, Common Core standards requiring the use of...

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6 Research-Backed Sites and Apps That Can Boost Your Kid’s Report Card

Common Sense MediaAugust 9, 2017January 5, 2021

by Common Sense MediaAugust 9, 2017January 5, 202103725

For many parents and kids grading season isn’t the slam-dunk, high-five, fist-bumping celebration you were hoping for. But you don’t need to hire an expensive tutor or run off to the after-school learning center when straight A’s prove elusive. Plenty of free...

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24 Video Games That Will Help Improve Your Child’s Performance in School

Common Sense MediaMay 31, 2017January 25, 2021

by Common Sense MediaMay 31, 2017January 25, 202101214

Worried that your kids are spending too much time on video games and looking to pull the plug? Not so fast, mom and dad. To the great relief of kids everywhere, it turns out video games and school are not incompatible....