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10 Ways To Make This the Best School Year Ever

Prepare to support your child's success this new school year, making it the best year ever with back to school tips from a veteran teacher.

Let Others Help You Raise Your Child

You've heard the phrase, "It takes a village to raise a child." It's really true. Read how one family reached out to the village to help their daughter decide on a dream career.

The Top Five Ways To Figure Out What I Want To Be When I Grow Up

It's not an easy choice, but these five strategies will help students (and parents helping students) narrow their options.

College Prep Checklist

Here's a list of often overlooked details that will lead to successful college admissions starting in grade 8.

What I Wish I Had Done in High School: Explored Options Earlier

Smart advice for ninth graders - start exploring your options now!

Jobs for Teens

If your teen wants to get a job, set the ground rules so her school work doesn't suffer. And make sure she chooses her position wisely.

Should Teens Work During High School?

Most high school students work. But what ground rules should parents set?

Four Roads to a College Degree

Think college is an impossible dream? Check out these four roads to a college education that you may not have considered.

What's the Value of Service Learning?

Service learning can be a valuable experience for your child. But what makes for a good program?

Career Preparation: What Parents Can Do

Ultimately, teens must make their own career decisions but parents have a critical role to play in supporting the process. Get guidance on how to support your child's career preparation.

Different Strokes: What To Do After High School

Are you trying to decide your path after high school? You may have more options than you think.

Futurists Wanted

Learn about the importance of staying involved in the future of your child's education.

Career Guidance: Different Strokes

Many people think that college means a four-year degree program, but it doesn't have to. The best program is always the one that fulfills a student's goals, whatever they may be.

7 Steps To Stay Ahead for Middle School Parents

EduGuide's President shares seven ways to stay involved in your middle schooler's life that will boost his chances for success.

Career Planning: It's Never too Early to Start

William Rapai shows why, with developments in technology creating new career options all the time, kids have to be thinking about what they want to do at an earlier age so they know what tools and skills they need to achieve ...

A New Way To Help Kids Take Responsibility

Successful corporate leader, Rich Schalter, uses business smarts to be a better parent. He encourages kids to develop their own "brand" and take more responsibility for behaviors. Learn how your kids can do the same.

What's So Great About Algebra?

Some kids dread taking algebra. But here are some great reasons why he should take it anyway.

Informational Interview Instigator

Informational interviews are the quickest and most overlooked way for students to get the inside scoop on a field and build connections that could land them a job some day.

The 5 Worst Jobs for Teens

Most teens have joined the workforce. But there are some jobs they should probably pass up.

3 Smart Moves for Parents

Advice for parents who want to keep their sanity and help their children prepare for college.

What I Wish I Had Done in High School: My Homework

"Parents need to push their kids to succeed in class because in high school, all we thought about was 'where's the next party?'"

Planning Ahead for Teens

What do I want to be when I grow up? It's a question on every teen's mind. Check out some ways that they can get ahead of the game.

Schools Get to Work

Today's global, high-tech economy demands more of entry-level employees than ever before. When parents and schools connect learning to "real world" careers, students see the reason for their lessons, feel more motivated and g...

How to Recognize a Good Career Prep Program

Know how to evaluate the career preparation program at your child's school.

Will Colorblindness Hurt My Child’s Career Opportunities?

Sometimes, colorblindness is an advantage and most jobs don't require employees to pass a color test.

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