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Learn everything you need to know about school-age education, school-age literacy, curriculums, homework help, back-to-school ideas, how to improve handwriting and helping students with learning disabilities

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Back to School Jitters

   
A few nerves are normal as kids head back to class
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Sex Ed in Schools

   
Let's get over our squeamishness and get real about sex education
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Boost Your School

   
Is your child's school missing something? From the arts to anti-bullying to fitness and nutrition, these ready-made programs offer free and low-cost solutions across Canada
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Fashionable and Affordable Back-to-school Wear

   
Letting your child add a few hip new pieces to their wardrobe will help get them ready and excited for class. Here are some of our favourites in stores now
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Our Favourite Back-to-school Gear

   
Stock up on these great school supplies before the kids head back to class
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How Music Lessons Can Help Your Child

   
From voice to violin, music lessons teach your child more than just tunes
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Young Fashionista's

   
Your child's fashion sense is...unique. What can you do?
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2010 Today's Parent School MVPs

   
We honour Canadian principals, teachers, volunteers and support staff who make their schools great
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End-of-the-year Gift Ideas for Teachers

   
Want to give your child's teacher a token of appreciation to say thanks for a great school year? Check out our fun gift ideas
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School's Out for Summer

   
Balmy June days call for shorts, T-shirts and celebrating a year's worth of learning. We asked savvy teachers and parents for fun ways to wrap up the school year with class
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How to Get Your Kid Excited About Reading

   
Great tips and ideas for raising a reader
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The New Home-schooling

   
It's twice as common today as it was a decade ago. But can "regular" families do it?
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Green Learners

   
Schools nationwide are adding the big E to their ABC's
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Study Skills 101

   
How to help your child get a handle on studying
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Gym Class Report Card

   
Does your school get kids moving?
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Love Me, Love Me Not: Valentine's in the Classroom

   
A primer on Valentine's Day politics
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Character Education

   
How character education strives to reach kids' hearts as well as their minds
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School Projects

   
School projects are a learning opportunity for your child — but only if she does the work
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Talking About Racism

   
What do your kids know about race and racism? That depends — on their age, their experiences and the messages they get from you
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The Parent-teacher Interview

   
How to make the most of your 10 minutes with your child's teacher
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Split Grade Classes

   
Is a combined grade the best for your child?
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Cool School Supplies

   
Help them make a smart start to the school year with all the right stuff
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High & Low: Educational Game Consoles

   
We've found edutainment options to give your little one's brain a boost
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Back-to-school Centre

   
Summer is winding down and September is just around the corner. Time to prep your little academic — and you — for the new school year. Browse our Back-to-School Centre for help with everything from motivating your child and building strong parent-teacher relationships to learning school bus etiquette and finding nutritious lunch recipes
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Standardized Testing: Misused and Misunderstood

   
Testing has its uses, but not for comparing schools
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The Safe Schools Guide

   
What are the real dangers in schools today?
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Top Schools 2009

   
Our sixth annual celebration of Canada's best schools
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The End of Homework?

   
Research suggests the benefits of homework are minimal, and some Canadian schools are getting rid of it
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"I Hate School"

   
How to help your child recover his love of learning
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Homework Stations

   
An organized spot can make homework (dare we say it?) fun! Whether your home is roomy or tight, here are three smart set-ups for your little scholar

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