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Test Anxiety
Test anxiety strikes students of all ages. As the season for final exams approaches, we asked an expert how parents can help their children cope with the nervousness, sleep loss, and loss of confidence that test-taking can produce. Read more
Civics in our Schools
A good civic education requires a strong factual foundation, along with the ability to analyze, question, and draw conclusions, similar skills used in math and science. Read more
6 Study Stations That Spell School Year Success
Help the students in your household develop good study habits and tackle their homework with confidence by creating at least one of these well-stocked study stations within your home. Read more
Striving for STEM
Instead of gearing a child’s education around the older staples of reading, writing, and arithmetic, educators have shifted their philosophies to incorporate more science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into the curriculum. Read more
Parent-Teacher Conferences - working together for academic success
Parent-teacher conferences typically occur in the fall with subsequent meetings varying from one academic setting to another. Though this shouldn’t be the only time parents touch base with their child’s teacher, it will pave the way for a partnership Read more
Lunch Packing: from Dread... to Doable
Welcome to autumn, when the days get cooler, kids head back to school and parents everywhere commit themselves to packing nutritious, delicious lunches their kids will love. Until reality sets in. Read more
Here Comes the Homework
Homework is an important component of a child’s educational experience. To help families make the most of homework time, educators offer these tips. Read more
Sleep,Science,and Smarter Kids How Sleep Boosts Learning
Want kids to bring home As? Start with more ZZZs. According to sleep experts and numerous new studies, lost sleep hurts learning and hinders school-day success. ... Read more
Raising Readers
“Awww...just one more chapter? Please?” Most parents will agree, this is music to our ears. In a world full of electronic devices and distractions, raising readers can be challenging. Read more
5 Tricks to Make your Kids' Lunches Fun
No parent wants to prepare a lunch only to have parts of it end-up in the trash, so smart moms and dads are using simple strategies to take the brown bag lunch to a new level. Read more
Backpack Shopping 101: Tips to Avoid a Pain in the Neck
Think the books and school supplies that your child is carrying in a backpack slung haphazardly across one shoulder are harmless? Think again. Heavy backpacks can cause long-term health problems when worn incorrectly Read more
Transitioning to a New School
Going back to school should be an exciting, adventure-filled experience. However, many children will find themselves in a new school in the fall. How can parents and educators help children? Read more
Tips to Kick Off the School Year Right
School bells will soon ring once again. Whether that comes as music to your ears or a bittersweet reminder that the free-spirited summer days are over, check out these tips from the pros to help your child enjoy a smart, happy start to school Read more
Music in Our Schools
“Music isn’t something we do; it’s something we are. It’s hard-wired into us.” March is Music In Our Schools Month, a time when music education steps into the spotlight to take a well-deserved bow. Read more
Harley School's Hospice Program makes a Difference in and out of the Classroom
Working in a hospice setting is a world apart from a high school senior’s normal schedule. The Harley School's Hospice program makes a difference in and out of the classroom. Read more
The Common Core: why some area parents, teachers, & educators oppose the new initiative
While student attentions are focused on mastering their skills, there is a dedicated group of teachers, parents and administrators who are working to slow down or even reverse the Common Core Standards Initiative. Read more
Keep the Love of Language Alive
Teachers across the country are changing instruction strategies to meet new curriculum standards. It’s a confusing time for both teachers and parents as everyone learns about the common core standards. Read more
The Importance of Learning a Second Language
My intense interest for foreign languages started at the age of three when I was at the top of the Empire State Building with my parents and overheard a couple speaking Chinese... Read more
