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How Your Kids Can Show Teacher Appreciation

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As an educator I want to be recognized and appreciated every day, but not in the ways you may think. Awards are nice, as are year-end gifts, but there are simpler, better ways to show teacher appreciation. I’d much rather my students shower…
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Fidel A. Vargas Tapped to Lead Hispanic Scholarship Fund

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The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF), the nation’s leading source of higher education assistance for Hispanic students, has named Fidel A. Vargas as its new President and CEO. Vargas replaces Frank Alvarez, who steps down after a five year…
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5 Must-Have Apps for Elementary School Students

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As more and more Latino families turn to smartphones and tablets to access the Internet, it’s important to know which apps are available, safe, and beneficial for your child. So we’re doing the legwork for you, and we’re finding apps…
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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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5 Books to Empower Your Child in the New Year

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As the end of the year approaches, we start thinking about new beginnings. Just like adults, children may need some empowerment to face the fears they’d like to leave behind or the skills they want to master. Sometimes finding the courage…
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7 Things to Consider if You’re Thinking of Going Back to College

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 If you're considering going back to college, here are some tips to help you! Many of us didn't finish college when we were young. Some of us didn't even attend college at all. But now, in adulthood, with families…
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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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Kids Lose Out When Schools Cut Arts Programs

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Our kids are the losers when schools cut out arts programs. And yet, every time state budgets get tight and deficits grow, the “powers that be” are quick to sacrifice art, drama and music classes. And even if the budget crises pass, these…