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Recent Education Blog | August 2009 Posts

Look Who's Headed Back to School

by Michele Cheplic

14 Aug 2009 10:25 PM

Your little Johnny is not the only one headed back to class this fall. Imagine being a student at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles and bumping into actor Jerry O'Connell. Your first thought might be that he's at the school's orientation because he's researching a future film role.

Twitter Major

by Michele Cheplic

12 Aug 2009 07:16 PM

Would it be a major deal if your child told you he planned to major in Twitter-nomics in college? Yes, that Twitter.

College Cafeterias Go Trayless

by Michele Cheplic

11 Aug 2009 06:14 AM

Imagine being a college coed who's stopping by the school cafeteria for a nice dinner. You choose a plate of chicken with mashed potatoes, gravy, corn-on-the-cob and a roll, but you also want a salad, some butter and a beverage.

Early Childhood Education-Is the U.S. Doing Enough?

by Michele Cheplic

10 Aug 2009 01:18 PM

Michelle Bachelet used to treat children whose parents had been tortured by General Augusto Pinochet, one of the most controversial military dictators in Chilean history.

Schools and Swine Flu

by Michele Cheplic

08 Aug 2009 08:18 AM

The first day of school is right around the corner for most American school children, and while parents are stocking up on pencils, glue and notebooks, the government is concentrating on potential swine flu outbreaks.

Is Gym Class Too Dangerous?

by Michele Cheplic

06 Aug 2009 09:12 PM

Forget about those reports that hail gym class as a savior in the war against childhood obesity. According to a new study, injuries to American children enrolled in school physical education classes increased by 150 percent from 1997-2007.

Developing a Back-to-School Plan

by Michele Cheplic

05 Aug 2009 11:55 PM

Whether your kids are in high school or just starting kindergarten, it's important to start off the new school year with a plan in place.

Back-to-School Reminders

by Michele Cheplic

04 Aug 2009 08:23 AM

It may well be the most twisted example of irony parents experience each year: Interrupting a perfectly gorgeous summer day to go back-to-school shopping.

Paying for Your Child's Bad Behavior in School

by Michele Cheplic

03 Aug 2009 10:10 AM

What kind of punishment would really hit you where it hurts in regards to paying for your child's bad behavior in school?



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