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Bilingual and Bicultural EducationHow to Bolster Budding Language SkillsHow to Bolster Budding Language Skills Writing letters and learning phonics makes Claudia cranky. She recently grumbled, "I hope I won't have to read too many books once I get to first grade." When handwriting, phonics drills, and endless workboo...- Virtual SchoolsVirtual Schools Provide the Power of ChoiceVirtual Schools Provide the Power of Choice By Elizabeth Kanna, contributing editor-at-large, Homeschooler Network When Russian-born Wimbledon Champion Maria Sharapova was asked by the press how she continued to impress everyone she met with her...
- Year-Round SchoolingYear-Round SchoolThe pros and cons of year-round school are dealt with in this article. ...
Word Scrambles PrintablesSame Name Word PuzzleStudents use their critical thinking skills to unscramble names in foreign languages and complete this challenging worksheet. ...- Magnet SchoolsMagnet School vs. Public SchoolLearn how magnet schools differ from other public schools. ...
- Bilingual and Bicultural EducationBilingual BabiesLearn how to introduce your child to two languages. ...
- Year-Round SchoolingEvaluating the Year-Round School SystemEvaluating the Year-Round School SystemAlmost 2 million students attend year-round schools today, an increase of 400% in the last 12 years. Will your kids be the next to kiss that long summer vacation goodbye? If your school system is busting at ...
AAP Says Interactive Screen Time Can Be HealthyWhen it comes to screen time and kids, it isn't all bad news. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers guidelines on how to make screen time healthy and educational.- Experimental EducationDepartmentalization at SchoolDepartmentalization rarely works for young children; it's more important for them to have consistency. ...
- Homeschool Foreign LanguageLearning Spanish at HomeFor teaching young children, an interactive course of study, rather than a textbook, is recommended. ...
- Experimental EducationMulti-Age and Multi-Grade SchoolLearn about the advantages and disadvantages of multi-age and multi-grade schools. ...
- Magnet SchoolsMagnet School vs. Public SchoolLearn how magnet schools differ from other public schools. ...
- Bilingual and Bicultural EducationBilingual TroubleSome students have a difficult time learning more than one language. ...
- Special Education LawsSpecial-Education Class or Mainstreaming?Inclusion, when well supported, can be wonderful. Inclusion without proper supports for kids and their teachers is malpractice. ...
Addition and Subtraction PrintablesPatterns, Adding, and Subtracting: For Spanish SpeakersThis handout for Spanish speaking parents helps them support their child's skills in addition and subtraction. ...- Charter SchoolsIs a Charter School Right for Your Child?Is a Charter School Right for Your Child? As of 2010, more than 5,000 charter schools have popped up in communities across the U.S. They are becoming a popular option for parents seeking an alternative to traditional public schools without the pr...
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Addition and Subtraction PrintablesAdding to 18: For Spanish SpeakersThis handout for Spanish speaking parents helps them support their child's skills in addition and subtraction. ...
