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What Qualities Make a Good Teacher in K-12 Grades?

There are many qualities that make good teachers in K-12 grades. They are the teachers who cater to all learning types and who help your child achieve dreams. How can you find a good teacher? Look for some of the qualities li...

An 'Ah-ha' Moment: Turning Points in Learning

An "Ah-ha" moment is a point in time when you understand something for the first time. That can be a turning point in learning.

Smart Goal Setting for Young Entrepreneurs

Teach young entrepreneurs the basics of goal setting and success through steps like finding a mentor, making education a priority, and making family home activities teaching moments.

Conferences are Great Time for Parent-Teacher Communication

Make your parent-teacher communication as effective as possible. Follow these before, during, and after tips for discussing your student's homework, classwork, and behavior.

A Letter from the Future: Advice from College Students

Three college students who learned the hard way share their wisdom and advice with college hopefuls.

Seven Steps To Stay Ahead

EduGuide's founder and president offers seven stay-ahead strategies that keep students on the fast-track to success through high school.

Prepare to Climb

Giving children responsibilities and letting them know that a work ethic is important will help counteract our instant gratification culture. Let kids know that hard work and career job training is necessary to get ahead.

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.

4 Uncommon Campus Connections That Will Put You Ahead

Research shows that students with deeper ties to their college community are more likely to graduate. Consider these four ways to connect with people who will help you succeed.

Find a Mentor

Mentors are everywhere you go, you just have to know where to look.

Advice About Goal Setting and Success for Teens

Read Lisa Hayes's glowing review of "Succeed Every Day: Daily Readings for Teens" by Pamela Espeland. Author Espeland includes lots of useful advice teens about goal setting and success.

The Magic of Mentoring and Really Achieving your Dreams

If your child is struggling, a mentor can help let him know there's nothing more important than really achieving your dreams. Mentors can be good role models and help kids with goals to set.

Money Matters: Smart Goal Setting Teaches Teens Discipline

Whether kids are earning money through jobs after school or doing chores, parents can give younger kids and teenagers advice about responsible spending and smart goal setting.

Goal Setting and Success: Family Ideas for Children's Chores

Sometimes the hardest part of adolescent parenting is accepting help--especially when the offer comes from a child. Yet children thrive when they participate productively in family home activities.

Kids are Learning After School at Writing Workshops

One way to help young authors improve writing skills and stay motivated is to attend writing workshops. These workshops will help them identify goals to set while providing an outstanding education after school.

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