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How to Write a Scholarship Essay in 10 Easy Steps

Amidst your busy life of after-school sports, school dances, sleepovers, and more…college is on the horizon. And it’s an expensive horizon. While there ARE 11+ billion dollars in merit based scholarships out there that will actually pay for your good grades and high test scores, why miss out on the opportunity to get a piece …

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13 Books for 5th Graders That are Worth Reading!

Reading to a kid–or reading as a kid–is such a special thing.  There’s something important in those books for 5th graders that stick with you, especially when you find those same reads on “classic” lists or on “bestseller” bookshelves years later. If you’re a parent reading your child’s books, you’ll find them ridiculously well-written. The …

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52 Helpful Math Websites for Teachers and Students

Your child’s success in school and on standardized tests like the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and state exams (depending on which state you are in) all hinge in great part on his/her math skills! Unfortunately, many parents report having forgotten most of what they learned about math from school and/or a general fear and anxiety at …

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Cell Phones in School: 11 Reasons Why They Should Be Allowed

There’s no denying that technology is changing the face of education. Personal digital devices like laptops and tablets have unavoidably found their way from student’s homes to their classroom. Using phones in school is also allowed on some campuses. In fact, you can charge your phone, take pictures of homework assignments, or put on your …

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Dual Enrollment: Reasons Why You Should Consider This Program

Want to hear something totally crazy? You can earn a college degree… IN HIGH SCHOOL. What! Yes. It’s called Dual Enrolment— an awesome way for you to save time and money while getting a headstart on your college career.  If you are interested to learn more about this exciting program, we suggest that you read …

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Computer Coding for Kids Made Easy by these 21 Products and Apps

As technology becomes more prevalent in our lives, an increasing number of apps and organizations that teaching computer coding for kids have cropped up. Having coding knowledge will only provide more opportunities for your child, obviously! During our research on this project, we tried out over 50 of the most popular kids coding products and …

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