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How to Prepare for the SAT: The First Step before Taking the College Entrance Exam

In: College Preparation

By: Tracey Carter

Literature Terms Lesson Plan: Using Picture Books and Readers' Theater to Teach Literary Elements

In: Middle School Lesson Plans

By: Jessica Brown

Introduction to Plot: Life Graphs: Showing Students That a Text's Plot Can Be Represented Visually

In: Middle School Lesson Plans

By: Jessica Brown

Journaling to Build Relationships: Written Dialogues Acquaint Middle School Students and Teachers

In: Middle School

By: Jessica Brown

Understand College Ranking Lists: Guide to Value in School Rankings

In: College Preparation

By: Jeremy Perkins

Editing & Revision Essay Checklist: High School Students Can Revise and Edit Essays for Better Grades

In: High School Lesson Plans

By: Thadra Petkus

SAT vs. ACT: Which College Entrance Test Should You Choose?

In: College Preparation

By: Amanda Sopko

Writing Imitation Poems: Help Your Students Write Like Famous Poets

In: High School Lesson Plans

By: Charlene Cunningham

Reading Visualization Strategy: Show Students How Visualizing Affects the Reading Experience

In: Middle School Lesson Plans

By: Jessica Brown

Teach the Job Application Process: Career Education Lessons Plans for Graduating High Schoolers

In: High School Lesson Plans

By: Christy Mroczek

Leading Change in Your Child: 3 Steps to Building Responsibility in Your Adolescent

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Depression Among Middle Schoolers: How Parents Help Adolescents Find Healthy and Happy Lives

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Advice to a Middle School Student: How to Talk with Your Adolescent About Drugs and Alcohol

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Girls In Math and Science: 7 Ways to Keep Middle and High Schoolers Interested

In: Middle/High School (general)

By: Pamela DeLoatch

Teaching Canadian Poets: Three Poets Teenagers Enjoy

In: High School Curriculum

By: Catherine Owen

Avoiding Adolescent Alcohol Abuse: Strengthening Strategies for Middle Schoolers Defense Against Drugs

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Making Poetry Exciting: A Guide for High school English Teachers

In: High School Culture

By: Catherine Owen

Middle School Cliques and Bullies: 6 Signs of Bullying, 3 Ways Parents Can Help

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Teaching the 5-Paragraph Essay: How to break essays up into smaller parts for students

In: High School Lesson Plans

By: Sarah Baughman

Vocabulary: The Power of Guessing: Teach Students New Words By Activating Their Guessing Power

In: High School Lesson Plans

By: Sarah Baughman

Bringing Beowulf to Life: Lessons and Classroom Activities to Complement the Beowful Movie

In: High School Lesson Plans

By: Sarah Baughman

Getting Ahead of the Holidays: 4 Steps to a Stress-Free Holiday Season with Your Middle Schooler

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

College Admissions: SAT vs. ACT: Which Test to Take? Learn the Differences Between the Two

In: College Preparation

By: Steve Vogel

Montreal's Best High Schools: Top Ranked Secondary Schools in Montreal

In: Middle/High School

By: Sherel Purcell

Understanding Adolescents: 3 Relationship Characteristics and 4 Tips for Talking with Teens

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Peer Relationships: Middle School: Three Common Traits and Four Ways to Learn More About Your Child

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

GATE Classes in Middle School: How are Students Selected - What You Don't Know

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Middle School Student Persistence: How to Help Your Adolescent Thrive in School

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Adolescent Goal Setting Strategies: 5 Steps to Successful Achievement with Middle Schoolers

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Cell Phones and Middle School: Parent Tips for Responsible Cell Use to Avoid Abuse

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Celebrating Our Differences: Teaching Tweens Not to be Prejudice of Others

In: Middle/High School

By: Feature Writer Denise Oliveri

Middle School Parent Fears: Drugs, Alcohol, Depression and Your Middle Schooler

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Cyberbullying Prevention Tips: Middle School Bullying Help

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Mock Trials in the Classroom: Role Playing Brings Learning Alive

In: High School Lesson Plans

By: Miranda Zinnel

Competitive Debate Teams: An Overview of Popular High School Debate Leagues

In: Middle/High School

By: Miranda Zinnel

Middle School Open House & Parents: 5 Tips for Meeting and Talking to Teachers

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Middle School GATE Anxiety: Parent Misconceptions about Student Success and Achievement

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

How to Find a Middle School Tutor: When Will Tutoring Help my Child's Academic Achievement

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Middle School Homework Tips: Study Smarter with these Time-Saving Ideas

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

School Newspaper Content Ideas: What to Include in Your School's Publication

In: Middle/High School

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Teaching Writing with Harry Potter: Use J.K. Rowling's Tales to Teach and Inspire the Writing Process

In: Middle School Lesson Plans

By: Candy Carlile

Talking with My Teen and Family: 3 Step Plan to Family Communication this School Year

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

How to Support my Middle Schooler: 5 Steps to Building a Supportive Team for Academic Success

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Supporting Your Middle Schooler: Parents' Homework for Guiding Kids Through the Transition and Beyond

In: Middle School Life

By: Feature Writer Susan Carney

Why Family Meetings Don't Work: How to Stay Connected to your Middle School Child

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Effort and Citizenship Grades: The Report Card - Recognition for Trying

In: Middle School Curriculum

By: Feature Writer Douglas Parker

Middle School Grammar Basics: The Parts of Speech

In: Middle School Curriculum

By: Feature Writer Douglas Parker

Middle School Grammar Essentials: More Parts of Speech

In: Middle School Curriculum

By: Feature Writer Douglas Parker

Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences: Middle School Grammar Essentials

In: Middle School Curriculum

By: Feature Writer Douglas Parker

English Class - Clauses and Voices: Middle School Grammar Fundamentals

In: Middle School Curriculum

By: Feature Writer Douglas Parker

Team Building on the First Day: Establishing Student-Generated Classroom Expectations

In: Middle School Life

By: Feature Writer Douglas Parker

7 Tips for the First Day: Activities to Energize the Middle School Class

In: Middle/High School

By: Sophia Russell-Baca

Process Writing: Using Middle School Performances as an Introduction to Peer Editing

In: Middle School Lesson Plans

By: Feature Writer Douglas Parker

Calculus and Two Main Ideas: Differentiation and Integration

In: High School Curriculum

By: William De Salazar

Calculus: What One Needs to Know For the Subject

In: High School Curriculum

By: William De Salazar

U.S. Students Math Knowledge: A Comparison to their Peers in Other Leading Industrialized Nations

In: Middle/High School

By: William De Salazar

Motivating Children During Summer: Using the Holiday Break to Celebrate & Inspire Your Child's Success

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

How to Talk with Mom and Dad: Avoid Arguments With Parents by Discussing Curfew, Friends, Homework

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Tips for Starting Middle School: Time Management, Organization and Study Skills for Teens

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Teen Librarian Help: Bring Young Adults into Your Library with a Teen Lock In

In: Middle/High School

By: Feature Writer Katelyn Thomas

Tips for Dealing with Bullies: Standing up to Bullies, Travel in Groups, Stop School Violence

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Ideas for Planning a Teen Summer: Explore Local Opportunities, Mentorships and New Interests

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

The Pythagorean Theorem: Using real-life examples in teaching this concept

In: Middle School Curriculum

By: Gwen Ellen Morett

Transition to Middle School Tips: Build on Past Success and Achievements, Schedule a Summer Tour

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Changing Classes in Middle School: Overwhelmed by Homework, Tests and Projects

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Talking To Middle School Teachers: Plan Ahead for a 5 Minute Conversation, Ask Specific Questions

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

How to Stay Ahead in Middle School: Tips for Planning, Estimating and Priortizing Assignments

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

How to Avoid Middle School Stress: Communicate, Create a Plan for Homework, Meet the School Counselor

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

How to Engage Teens and Tweens: Brainstorm Interests, Activities and Opportunities

In: Middle School Life

By: Joe Bruzzese

Middle School Virtual Classrooms: Junior Highs are Joining the Movement for Online Classrooms

In: Middle/High School

By: Rebecca Garland

College Applications Made Easier: Tips on Free Application for Federal Student Aid and SAT Scores

In: College Preparation

By: Chris A. Carberry

How Musical Instruments Make Music: Studying Music and Physics Can Bring Art and Science Together

In: High School Curriculum

By: Feature Writer Jill Browne

FAFSA For Dummies: FAFSA may be made easier!!

In: College Preparation

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

SAT test preparation guide: Choosing the right book, making a schedule, and reviewing skills

In: College Preparation

By: Andrea Hines

Popular College Majors: What majors are high school students likely to select?

In: College Preparation

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Teaching Children to Think: Creative Thinking Techniques Develop Your Child’s Mind

In: Middle School Testing

By: Evangelia Zonnios

Teenage Suicides Are Up: Why are more children committing suicide?

In: Middle/High School

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Dating Violence: 14 Things to Look For to Stay Safe While Dating

In: High School Curriculum

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Service Learning Projects: How to Implement Service Learning in the Middle School

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

Teachers' Time on Task: Middle-School Teachers are Teaching More than Ever

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

New Year's Resolutions: An IDU to Start the New Year

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

Winter Activities: Middle School: Last-Minute Lesson Plans and Ideas for Middle Schoolers

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

Middle School Recess: Middle School Students Need to Move

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

Alternative Assessments: Different Ways to Assess Middle School Students

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

Gratitude Journals: For What Are Middle School Students Thankful

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

Environmental Education: Environmental Education as an Interdisciplinary Unit in the Middle School

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

Chew On This: A Book Review: Fast Food Facts Scarier Than Halloween Itself

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

Report Cards for Teachers: Students Decide if Teachers Make the Grade

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Simple Steps to Help Make Conferences in the Middle School a Success

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

Autumn Ideas for the Classroom: Lesson Plans, Bulletin Boards, and Other Fun Stuff for Fall

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

National Middle School Association: NMSA Offers Conferences, Publications, and Opportunities For All

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

Open House Ideas: Opening the Doors of Middle Schools to Parents

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

Team Building Ideas: Ways to Build Team Identity and Community

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

First Days of School: Activities and Lesson Plans to Begin the School Year

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

Classroom Organization: Putting Everything In Its Place

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

Teaching in the Middle School: The Differences Between Teaching in a Middle School and a Junior High School

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

Middle School Versus Junior High: Distinctions Between Middle Schools and Junior High Schools for Students

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

Young Adult Literature: The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

Parent Teacher Communication: Making Parents Part of the Team

In: Middle/High School

By: Amy Horn

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