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Springnet. Just For Kids

Thu, 10 Mar 2005 14:33:42 -0600

Springnet provides a safe and fun web page, with games, links, and homework helper sites. They also provide internet content filtering with no software to download and works with any ISP.

Learning Guide for Families

Mon, 02 May 2005 10:55:07 -0500

The Partnership for Learning has a step-by-step guide for families looking for extra academic help during the school year, including the thousands of families eligible for tutoring scholarships under President Bush's No Child Left Behind law. The guide includes hands-on advice to save money, identify learning disabilities and monitor progress. Call 1-800-832-2464 for info.

Homework Revisions

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:47:15 -0500

Are American kids drowning in homework? Plenty of media accounts suggest that they are. But a new Brookings report concludes otherwise; and the author warns that many teens aren;t getting enough homework to properly prepare for college-level work.

Helping Kids Lighten Their Loads

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:43:04 -0500

Each year, about 5,000 children are taken to emergency rooms across the country suffering injuries resulting from carrying heavy backpacks. The American Occupational Therapy Association is sponsoring a National School Backpack Awareness Day to give kids and adults the lowdown on ergonomics for kids and how to improve the environments in which kids learn, play and grow at school.

Helping Your Students Get the Most Out of Homework

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:11:17 -0600

The National PTA explores in this article the purpose of homework, why it is important and how adults can get involved to motivate children to successfully do their homework.

Academic Honesty: Teaching Kids Not to Take the Easy Way Out

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:37:28 -0500

Ninety-seven percent of high school students surveyed in a 2001 study admitted to at least one questionable practice when it comes to academic integrity; like copying homework, plagiarism or submitting papers obtained from a term paper mill or Web site.

Ask Dr. Math

Sun, 28 Nov 2004 13:22:36 -0600

The Math Forum at Drexel University provides this question and answer service for math students and their teachers.

Math Challenges for Families

Sun, 28 Nov 2004 13:23:52 -0600

"Figure This!" provides interesting math challenges that middle-school students can do at home with their families.

Helping with Homework

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:34:38 -0500

Parents often want to help their children succeed in school, but don't know how to start. These online resources can help parents and children with the work that begins when the school day ends.

Math Practice Sheets

Tue, 16 Nov 2004 19:00:56 -0600

This free site lets parents easily create math practice sheets for helping children with basic math skills.

Reading Tips for Parents, Teachers and Teens

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:17:28 -0500

Reading books together and making regular trips to the library are just some of the ways to help busy teens discover the world of literature. The American Library Association offers these tips.

National Household Education Survey

Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:14:37 -0600

The National Household Education Survey regularly conducts topical interviews of households on topics such as early childhood education, school readiness, parent involvement in education, safety and discipline, and adult education.