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New FAFSA Guide Helps Latino Students Apply for College Financial Aid

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Latinos are the largest minority population on college campuses today. However, many still face barriers to higher education because they have unusual family circumstances. They may have lived outside the home, have divorced parents, have…
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On National Teacher Day Imagine the Life of a Teacher

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National Teacher Day is marked on the Tuesday of the first full week of May, which is also Teacher Appreciation Week. This year, National Teacher Day will take place on May 7. This is a big deal for me, not just because I'm a teacher, but…

Autism Speaks: My Name is David

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This great video for Autism Speaks, by one of the animators of the popular cartoon Robot Chicken, features the actual words and voice of 14-year-old David Shapiro Sharif. We applaud his efforts to give a voice to those living with autism. This…
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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,…