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Topic: Study Skills and Academics

Better grades, higher test scores, and academic success can be achieved when caring parents, students, and schools work together. We have the techniques and information that can make your education work for you.

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Inside the Core Courses : Recommendations from the Presidents Council

Get the inside scoop on the most important high school courses to take from experts at the Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan.

Parents Can Teach Through Family Home Activities

Parents can get their children ready for school through family home activities that teach reading, math, creative arts, social studies, science, health, safety, and physical fitness. Find a long list of ideas here.

Family Ideas: One More Reason to Encourage Neatness

As you've always suspected, neatness really does count. Here are some family ideas that will encourage your child to clean up those toys and boost his or her education and future earnings.

Preschool Math Activities Transform Tears to Toddler Learning

Can preschool math activities drive away tears? One mom finds that the toddler games she plays with her son not only promotes toddler learning, but provides some much-desired education after school.

Building Blocks for K12 Grades Math

Forget the flashcards for your little ones. The best ways to introduce K12 grades math concepts to your children involve building, creating and moving to the beat of your favorite music.

Studying Tips Involve Parents in Foreign Language Learning

Parents are encouraging their children to learn foreign languages but may be reluctant to get involved in the process. These studying tips will help parents and kids.

Music Education and Childhood Brain Development

Childhood brain development research is singing classical music's praises. It might just be the elixir for reducing stress in children, bumping up scores on standardized tests, and boosting brain growth.

Improve Writing Skills with Toddler Games

Get your young children ready for writing with these games for preschoolers, toddlers, and babies. These fun family home activities will improve writing skills at early language development stages.

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