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Enriching Education: Study Reveals Crisis of Confidence in American Education

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Today the national think tank Populace , released its Purpose of Education Index , which reveals radical shifts in how Americans view K-12 education. The COVID era fundamentally altered the way most of us view education and what our kids should get out of it. Respondents reported “students develop practical skills (e.g.

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Parenting Pointers: Helping Our Teens

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A shocking new report by the CDC confirms what many parents already suspected: Teenage girls are in crisis. A 2021 survey of more than 17,000 high school students found that 30 percent of the girls had considered suicide—a rate that’s double that of boys and almost 60 percent higher than ten years ago. Educate yourself.)

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Enriching Education: After-School Activities To Enhance Your Child’s Education and Prospects

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Image via Pexels As a parent, you want to do everything you can to help your child succeed in school. If you're looking for ways to supplement your child's education or keep them on the track to success, consider these alternative after-school activities. But sometimes, school just isn't enough.

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Parenting Pointers - What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Children on Social Media

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Student wellbeing activist David Magee couldn’t agree more. Social media is a “joy thief” in many ways, says Magee, who travels the country speaking with parents and children about substance misuse and mental health. That’s why it’s up to parents to intervene and help them develop healthier habits around their social media use.

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Parenting Pointers: Cyber Legends and Cyberbullying

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33% of teenagers have sent explicit images or text to someone Only 38% of cyberbullying victims are willing to admit it to their parents. Being involved in their child’s online safety education provides parents comfort and enables open communication about current and future online activities and experiences they may engage in.

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Enriching Education: European "Twins" to US Colleges

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New research reveals that University of Kansas, Lawrence is the overall best college for US students , but that same experience could be had at The University of Ghent, Belgium with a 96% saving on tuition fees. Acceptance rates for US colleges continue to drop year after year. per year.

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Parenting Pointers - Kindergarten

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Each day seems to bring something new.Kindergarten is a major milestone for children and parents. As parents, it's so hard to know if they are ready for their big new world ahead. I journaled about my feelings and emotions and thought that many parents must be experiencing these same emotions. Your child is growing up.

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