2009 Terrific Teen: Jill Moore
Jill Moore knows something about blazing trails. The 16-year-old is Cabarrus County's first wheelchair athlete.
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2009 Terrific Teen: Jessica Philbrook
Jessica Philbrook stays on her toes whether she's performing in a studio or in the classroom.
2009 Terrific Teen: Hunter Cameron
In some ways, Hunter Cameron is not your typical teenager.
2009 Terrific Teen: Caitlin Gilliland
When Caitlin Gilliland walks on stage, she mesmerizes audiences with her graceful and elegant voice.
2009 Terrific Teen: Brian Holberton
Brian Holberton is focused on precision behind home plate and at school.
2009 Terrific Teen: Anna Bobrow
Girl Scout troop leader Kelly Markiewitz has high praise for high school senior Anna Bobrow. "She's not afraid to blaze her own trail," says Markiewitz.
2009 Terrific Teen: Cody Starnes
"Just do it" is a well-known Nike trademark and the personal mantra of Cody Starnes, a 12th grader at Independence High School.
2009 Terrific Teen: Megan Thomas
Megan Thomas is dedicated to serving others and making a difference in the world around her.
2009 Terrific Teen: Karina Anderson
Read about Harding University High School student and terrific tee Karina Anderson, who serves her community and still maintains top grades.
2009 Terrific Teen: Lane Baker
Read a story about a terrific teen Lane Baker receiving the National Silver Medal at The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards as a merit of his wonderful historical fiction story.
2009 Terrific Teen: TJ Tkacik
It takes a lot of hard work to be No. 1 and TJ Tkacik knows about work.
11 - 18: Stop Procrastination
Learn how to help your kids get past their fears, hiccups and issues with procrastination.
Amid Budget Cuts, CMS Students Are Thriving
Dr. Peter Gorman reviews the 2008-2009 school year successes, and looks ahead to 2009-2010 plan.
Maneuvering Middle School
Is skipping fifth grade a challenge? Can parents still stay involved in their child's school life in middle school? Find answers to these tough questions.
Creating A Successful Study Space
Get great tips on how to make a successful study/workspace at home for your student.
Studying for Success
Establishing good study habits at home
Cool School Tools for 2009
Gadgets and gizmos the make the school year better.
In the Shadow of a Sibling
Siblings often have to live up to, or live down, their other siblings' reputations. Find out how local moms deal with this situation.
Back-to-School Tips for Parents
Required shots or recommended? Get the list before school starts.
Graphic Novels and Comics
Read why comics and graphic novels are cool learning tools for kids.
Make Your Own Tornado
Step by step instructions for cool, weather craft and experiment.
Tips for Financial Aid
The availability of financial aid is shrinking and MFS Investment Management offers some tips to help parents maximize college savings and financial aid strategies.
Seven Initiatives to Better Education: A Strategic Plan 2010 for CMS
What kind of school district does Charlotte-Mecklenburg want? As a community, we have a very clear choice: Will we give our children an education that will prepare them to live and work in a global village where they reach further to compete locally, nationally and internationally?
Identifying Gifted Students
In local schools gifted children are identified by a variety of tests and measures, but who gets tested and why?
