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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.
Younger Child May Fare Well in Kindergarten
Kindergarten age appropriateness, book report woes and end of year strategies from our experienced educators.
Has Staying Home Been Worth It?
Our Rookie Dad re-evaluates why he stays home with the kids, rather than climb the corporate ladder.
Stay-At-Home-Dads
Hear from dads who are the primary caregivers and why they choose to take on the job.
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.
Editor's Letter: College Guide
Our College Guide Editor shares her personal story of navigating college applications and lets us in on a few tips on making the experience memorable.
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?
From Dibels to EOGs...A Parent’s Guide to Deciphering School Exams in Charlotte
Gone are the days of Socrates, when students in ancient Greece were tested through dialogue and discussion, not multiple choice. In today’s modern world, students (and their schools) in the Charlotte area must be assessed over and over again — sometimes several times a year.
The Internet: Changing the Face of Education
From creating easier forms of communication to providing new avenues for collecting research, computers have quickly become an indispensable part of education for parents, students and school staff.
Avoiding senioritis: CMS counselors share their tips
Director of School Guidance Karen Thomas shares her checklist seniors should follow when preparing for college:
Moving to A New School -- How Parents Can Help
Moving to a new school can be difficult for children, but parents can help ease the transition, according to Donna Henderson, professor of counseling at Wake Forest University and co-author of "The Handbook of School Counseling." "The transition from one school to the next is a point at which children have more opportunities for trouble," says Henderson, whose family moved more than a dozen times before she graduated from high school.
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Enrichment + After School
Programs and classes for kids, including music, art, dance, gymnastics, martial arts and more.
Area Schools + Education Guide
Private schools, preschools, charter schools and boarding schools.
Charlotte Education Resources
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