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Is Your Bilingual Kid Smarter? ¡Sí!

In our day and age, raising a child to be bilingual is seen as a positive step, as it will help him communicate with more people and be more desirable in the job market. But increasingly, research is showing that bilingual kids are cognitively…
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7 Must-Know Resources for Finding Grants & Scholarships

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There are many resources available for parents looking for scholarships and grants for their college-bound children. While the process of finding the right ones seems daunting and even intimidating, it's really not so bad. And it's free money! Read…
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What Rhymes With Mando?

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Mando kicks off his first season on Sesame Street with this fabulous song about all of the words that rhyme with his name. Enjoy!  For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content, visit Mamiverse! Related Video: Sesame Street: Share It Mayb…
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iPad Management: Three Tips to Help Teachers

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The potential of iPads as educational tools is beyond exciting. But without proper management, these devices can quickly devolve into distractions in the classroom. Imagine a classroom of kids surreptitiously playing with downloaded free apps…
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A Bilingual Ed Teacher Stands Up for Her Student

A Hispanic bilingual ed teacher explains how she stands up for her student at school. It was windy and cold that December day. It had to be 29 degrees outside, I thought, but I’m no weather girl.  Some misbehaving high school student…
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Two Great Sites to Get Kids Excited About Spanish

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With the school year already under way in some parts of the country, it’s time to develop or sharpen your child’s bilingual skills. Using technology, be it apps or interactive websites, is appealing to kids and a great way to get them…
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Back to School Shopping; Editor's Picks

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While parents might be cheering the start of the school year, there’s no doubt that it always sneaks up on us fast. In a flash, Labor Day is here, summer is over, and we’re getting the kids ready for their weekday routine, while teachers…
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For College Applications, Ditch these 6 Old Rules

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Well-meaning parents all want to help their kids succeed in the college application process. But they often don’t realize how much the application process has changed since they themselves applied. Former admissions officers Anna Ivey and…
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Apps to Help You Read, Write and Speak English Better!

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The accuracy of a person's spelling and grammar may help to predict her career success, according to a recent study by Grammarly, the world's leading writing enhancement app. Unfortunately, this puts English language learners (ELLs) and non-native…