Accessed 26 May 2014 at The Christian Science Monitor . . .

Building a better parent

More groups are tutoring parents on how to raise children, as a key to curbing everything from poverty to joblessness. But, with kids, there’s no simple how-to manual.

By Stephanie Hanes, Correspondent / May 18, 2014 The Christian Science Monitor

Accessed at Common Core State Standards Initiative . . .

What Parents Should Know

Today’s students are preparing to enter a world in which colleges and businesses are demanding more than ever before. To ensure all students are ready for success after high school, the Common Core State Standards establish clear, consistent guidelines for what every student should know and be able to do in math and English language arts from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Accessed 21 May 2014

Accessed at National Association for the Education of Young Children . . .

Technology and Young Children

Technology and Interactive Media as Tools in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8

A joint position statement issued by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media at Saint Vincent College

Accessed 21 May 2014

Accessed at Education next . . .

If you love bungee jumping, you’re the middle school type . . . 

WINTER 2011 / VOL. 11, NO. 1

The Middle School Mess

By Peter Meyer

Video: Peter Meyer talks with students and teachers about the problem with middle schools.
Accessed 19 May 2014

Accessed at The Christian Science Monitor

Upfront Blog

Teaching that's tailored to learners

A classroom revolution is under way that harnesses technology to allow students to learn at the pace best suited to them -- and changes the role of teacher from "sage on the stage" to mentor and coach.

By John Yemma, Editor-at-Large / May 11, 2014 From The Christian Science Monitor

Accessed 13 May 2014

Summer activities for grades K through 8

Summer is coming!

Here is one source for keeping the summer doldrums at bay by enhancing your knowledge and your child's knowledge through exploration of Wayfinders offered by the Museum of Life + Science at 433 Murray Avenue in Durham North Carolina

Remember to check your local museums for their current offerings. 

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