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Citizen Science Projects for Earth Day

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This year, if you are looking for a unique way to celebrate Earth Day, consider participating in a citizen science project. Scientists use volunteers across the country to make observations in their environment or community, then record them…

The Linguistic Genius of Babies

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In this fascinating TED Talk, Dr. Patricia Kuhl shares her findings on how babies learn languages and their surprisingly sophisticated ability to process information. Dr. Kuhl’s studies of early language and brain development are particularly…
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Helping Your Child with Special Needs With Communication

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When your child with special needs or disabilities is about to turn 3 years old, the State Early Intervention program will help him transition to the school system, if you want him to go to public school. Your child may start pre-school the…
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When Your Bilingual Kid Hates Spanish Class

It's the worst nightmare of a parent trying to raise a bilingual child. "I hate Spanish class and I have all my foreign language credits now—I don't want to take it next year. Are you going to make me?"  Those were the words of  my…
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The Best PBS Apps for Your Kids

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As more and more Latino families turn to technology devices to access the Internet, it’s important to know which apps are available, and which ones are safe and beneficial for your child. So we’ve done the legwork for you, and have found…
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Keep Kids Learning at Home with Work Stations

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As a classroom teacher for many years, I have learned to always have a plan for my day. In fact, teachers know that if you don’t plan ahead, the result will be chaos. The same goes for the home. If you are a parent will little ones underfoot,…
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One of Nation's First 'Green' Charter Schools in Minority Community

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When Sarah Diaz was a freshman at the Environmental Charter High School in Lawndale, Calif., one of the nation's first 'green' charter schools, she didn’t know much about conservation or social justice. But she soon had her family recycling,…

Garden of Your Mind: Mister Rogers Remix

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PBS Digital Studios has collaborated with Symphony of Science’s John Boswell to create a trip down memory lane with a thoroughly contemporary twist. This amazing tribute introduces the late, great Mister Rogers to today’s kids while bringing…

Do’s & Don’ts for Your Child’s Year-End Academic Success

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As a school teacher, I see the end of the year approaching faster than my student’s parents may realize. Although there are still a few weeks left to make up for lost time, I’m hoping the following suggestions will help you and your child…