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- Hobbies and InterestsGirl Scout Cookie QuizHow much do you know about these sweet treats? Take this quiz and find out. ...Holly Hartman
- Hobbies and InterestsBoy Scouts QuizTest your boy scout knowledge with this quiz. ...Holly Hartman
- Year-Round SchoolingYear-Round SchoolThe pros and cons of year-round school are dealt with in this article. ...
- Parent/Child RelationshipsHow Involved Are You with Your Kids?Do you know your child's interests? Are you a hands-on parent? Take this quiz to determine how involved you are with your kids. ...Lindsay Hutton
- Word Searches PrintablesSee You LaterLook through this word search to find the word for "good-bye" in different languages of the world. ...
- Overscheduled KidsTween BurnoutTween Burnout Scouting, dance lessons, karate classes, chess clubs, soccer teams, swim meets—the list of extracurricular activities tweens may be involved in is endless. Too many structured activities can deprive tweens of the time they need ...
- School UniformsSchool Uniforms: Pros and ConsSchool Uniforms: Pros and ConsThere is something comforting about schoolchildren dressed in pleats and plaid. Maybe it reminds us of our own childhood, or conjures up thoughts of order and safety. Whatever the reason, one thing's for sure -- sch...Ann Svensen
- Child's AdvocateThe Successful Advocate QuizTake our Successful Advocate quiz, and find out what it takes to be your child's champion. ...
- Math StandardsMath: It's ElementaryGet a glimpse into the new state standardized tests. Take our elementary math quiz and find out what your little ones need to know. ...
- Math StandardsMath StandardsDo you know what your child should be learning in math? Take our math standards quiz and see what you know. ...
- 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 ...Ann Svensen
- Education ReformWhat's Happening in Education Reform?A lot has happened this year in the world of education reform! Do you know the new lingo? ...
- Education ReformDo You Know the Latest Classroom Lingo?What's all the talk about ed reform? Take our quiz and find out how much you really know! ...
- School BoardsWhat Do You Know About School Boards?Take this quiz, developed with the National School Boards Foundation, and find out how school boards really work! ...
- Earning MoneyOnline Trading for KidsOnline Trading for Kids Kids with an interest in computers and computer games probably read PC, Wired, EM2, and similar magazines. They see people in their 20s who were formerly called geeks but now are creating the fastest-growing Internet comp...
- Small ClassroomsSmaller Class Size: How Much Do You Know About the Trend?See how much you know about the benefits of smaller classes for children. ...
- Learning EnvironmentGirls and School CultureGirls and School Culture Alert! Any time your daughter's grades drop more than half a letter grade on her report card, for example from an A to a B, you want to find out what the problem is. Don't delay. While all children do not excel in every...
- Kindergarten ReadinessIs Kindergarten Ready for Your Child?Is Kindergarten Ready for Your Child? Besides considering your child's needs, abilities, and maturity, you also should take the time to evaluate the kindergarten program in your school district. Finding out about your local kindergarten will giv...