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Family Fun for Free...Well Almost!

It's hard to believe, but it is true; summer is almost over and many well-intentioned parents are anxiously awaiting class lists to be posted, backpacks to be filled, and that morning school bell to ring. We all wonder if we have done enough to prepare our children for the upcoming school year. F...

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Six Ways to Appreciate Educators All Year Long

So often, we hear media reports about the negative aspects of teaching and forget that teachers are the people who have made our children's collective future their life's work. The next time you are frustrated with our education system consider the following: Jamie Vollmer has put together an out...

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Back-to-School Night: What Parents Need to Know

As educators, we live by the mantra, “always be prepared.” Whether it pertains to interacting with our students or their parents, the need to be organized and ready to go remains the same. Back-to-School Night can be a nerve-wracking time for teachers who are not used to speaking to a room full o...

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