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January 9, 2009

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Back-to-school tips

  • • Budget lessons before classes start
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  • • Girls outpace boys on tests
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School news

Easing children into attending kindergarten
Easing into school Pre-kindergarten summer school programs give kids a sneak peek at what to expect when school begins.
Text-messaging woes? OMG! Educators say the rapid and casual writing used in text messages is seeping into students' academic expression.
Text message shortcuts trip up students
Defending home-style ABCs
Defending home-style ABCs Court ruling is challenging parents who choose to educate their children at home. (VIDEO INCLUDED)
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