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New School Versus Old School Learning

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With the new Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in place in nearly 50 states and the District of Columbia, more rigorous expectations have been placed on our children, regardless of their residence or background. These standards are there…
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Latino Success Stories: Mary Cantu and Art Students

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Across the United States, in all fields of endeavor, Latinos are working to uphold their place in American society. Fox News Latino is proud to present "Our American Dream"—a series of snapshots and profiles of Latino success stories. Mary…
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Widow of Steve Jobs Helps Would-Be DREAMers

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Across America, millions of young, undocumented students are holding their collective breath,  waiting to see if the DREAM Act is ever passed. The legislation would open a path to citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants who…
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The IEP for Parents of Children with Special Needs: What You Need to Know

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Parents of school-aged children with special needs or learning disabilities are no doubt familiar with the term IEP. But if they don’t understand why their child needs to receive education under an IEP, or Individualized Education Plan,…
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Does My Child Have a Learning Disability?

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My child is not doing well in school, but I know he’s a smart kid and is interested in learning. After school, I help him with his homework, but he seems to really struggle with reading (or math). I can’t put my finger on what’s wrong,…
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You Got Mail! Make Checking the Mailbox Fun for Your Kids

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 I can still remember, as a kid, how exciting it was to open the mailbox and find something addressed just to me. And when it came in a padded brown envelope or a box, it was like winning the lottery. You can still…
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7 Creative Gifts For Creative Kids

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Experts now say what our maternal instincts already knew: that imaginative playis good for our kids. Maybe your little one is a budding artista, or perhaps you just want to give him or her a nurturing nudge in that direction. Here are seven…
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DIY Day of the Dead Mask

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Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a tradition dating back to the Aztecs. The “people of the Sun” believed that death was just a continuation of life and Día de los Muertos is a day to honor your loved ones who have passed…
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Using Food to Teach History

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Teachers and parents frequently think of using food to teach math concepts, but rarely do they think of using it to teach other subjects. One of our favorite topics in the kitchen is history. Believe it or not, you can reinforce almost any…