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Teaching research skills in a Google world
It’s the Battle of the Resource Juggernauts: Old-time champion Dewey Decimal and 21st-century superstar Google continue their fight for the title of “most valuable resource.” Longtime Dewey devotees boast better accuracy and supreme reliability, while young fans appreciate Google’s unmatched speed a
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LearningMap, 2008
Articles: Seattle schools' plans for special ed kids Can boys be boys in the classroom? Time to learn a new language The greening of our schools Is your child a procrastinator? Voice: Goodloe-Johnson's strategic plan Teaching research skills
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Committed to learning You hold in your hands the tangible outcome of one of ParentMap’s founding principles: a deep commitment to supporting the education of our children. Inside these pages, you’ll find information and resources for learning at all ages and stages, from preschool to pre-college,
Read More »Picking a preschool: Here's how to find the perfect place
All preschools are not created equal; in fact, there are so many options that finding the right one can seem like a bigger chore than choosing a college. But help is on the way for parents confronting the dizzying array of choices. Here are some simple steps to help you hone in on that perfect presc
Read More »What parents need to know about their child's learning style
Have you ever wondered how your child learns? Does he respond best when you tell him something? Or do you find yourself leaving notes for him all over the house? “When your child hasn’t heard you the last eight times you asked him to pick up his socks, chances are good that he’s not an auditory l
Read More »Why I love middle school
My husband is a urologist. Usually, when he announces this at parties, people respond politely, “A neurologist?” as if hoping he will change his answer so they don’t have to ask him more about his job.Interestingly enough, the same thing happens to me. As soon as the words “middle school principal”
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LearningMap, 2007
Articles: Picking a preschool 29 skills a child should bring to kindergarten Why I love middle school Desperately seeking Stanford . . . or Santa Clara or NYU Can exercise make kids smart? Auditory? Visual? Spatial? Middle
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You hold in your hands the tangible outcome of one of ParentMap’s founding principles: a deep commitment to supporting the education of our children. Inside these pages, you’ll find information and resources for learning at all ages and stages, from preschool to pre-college, and everythi
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