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Allowance…How Much to Give?

Faith Martin — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:24:33 +0000

A new survey by the American Institute of CPA’s reveals that parents give their kids an average of $780 a year in allowance. 61% of parents pay an allowance and good grades are also rewarded with an average of $16.60 for every ‘A’ 50% of parents expect to financially support their children until age 22 [...]

Shoparoo Utilizes Smart Phones to Raise Money for Local Schools

The Brad — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:00:03 +0000

Every year around this time you start to see kids selling discount cards, coupon books, random food items, or even household goods all to raise money for their school or athletics. Even if a random kid doesn't come knocking on your door trying to sell you something, a co-worker will probably hit you up to help out little Johnny with his football camp money. It's all kind of awkward since most the time you don't need the stuff they are selling, but you want to help out so you spare a few bucks and purchase whatever it is they are selling and go about your day.

With smart phones being used by nearly half of all Americans there has got to be a way to use that technology to help out your fundraising needs, right? There is. Introducing Shoparoo.

Get Educated this Summer

Stacy Lee — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:30:40 +0000

Tired of reruns on TV? Want to learn something new? Take an ED2Go class! It can be taken wherever, and whenever as long as you have internet access! There are over 300 classes to choose from. The next start date is July 18th. Most classes are $99 and 6 weeks, with a 2 week grace [...]

Tri-Tech Skills Center An Awesome Place To Learn!

Faith Martin — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:13:14 +0000

I had the pleasure of visiting Tri-Tech Skills Center again today. I've been there a few times to talk to the students who are taking the Radio class there with Ed Daily. Ed is an amazing teacher at Tri-Tech, and also hosts our "Legends of Country" show on Sundays on our sister station KORD.

A Nine-Year-Old is Suspended from School for Doing a Crotch Grab During a Michael Jackson Lip Sync

Big Jim — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:38:13 +0000

Well this isn’t overreaction: Last week, at a school lip sync contest in Minnesota, a nine-year-old kid performed “Billie Jean”. And he mimicked Michael Jackson’s signature dance moves…including the crotch grab. So the school immediately suspended him indefinitley for gross misconduct. If this was your kid, how would you react?

Online Courses for Elementary and High School Students?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:56:02 +0000

In an effort to accommodate students with varying levels of advancement and in reaction to state budgetary cuts, at least 30 states in the US now let elementary and high school students take all their courses online.

According to Evergreen Education Group, a consulting firm that works with online schools, an estimated 250,000 students nationwide are enrolled in full-time virtual schools, a 40 percent increase in the last three years. And the International Association for K-12 Online Learning, a trade group, says two million kids take at least one class online.

Mariah Slick, a Student With Down Syndrome, Crowned Homecoming Queen in Moving Ceremony [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:51:36 +0000

Mariah Slick, a high school senior from Texas who was born with Down Syndrome, was crowed homecoming queen by her peers in a touching public ceremony. A favorite among the student body of Azle High School in Azle, TX., Slick was one of four students nominated for homecoming queen. The senior relentlessly cheers for her classmates [...]

5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Do Their Homework

Paula Kashtan — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:05:35 +0000

Fall means school, and school means homework, and homework –- for many a family -– means stress and arguments. But getting homework done doesn’t have to be a daily battle. Here are a few easy ways for parents to make the routine a little easier for kids. 1 Study Daily Every day should [...]

5 Great Educational Apps for Kids

Paula Kashtan — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:50:22 +0000

Ever given a five-year-old with an iPad a dirty look? Silently tsk tsk-ed in your head? Hold onto your judgment for a minute – they're not all playing Angry Birds. In fact, there are tons of apps out there that are all about learning. Here, we round up the best in a variety of categories. [...]

10 Great Songs About School

Paula Kashtan — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:27:07 +0000

We've got ten good reason schools shouldn’t be cutting arts budgets: these great songs about their hallowed halls. After all, if they eliminated music classes, who’s gonna write songs about how cool school is? 10 Be True to Your School The Beach Boys, 1963 Good clean fun. 9 Wonderful World Sam Cooke, [...]

10 Amazing Lunch Boxes

Paula Kashtan — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:16:19 +0000

If you don’t want your kids braving the mystery meat this school year, the first thing you need is a super-cool lunchbox. Here are some of our faves: 10 I’m Not a Paper Bag Bag Made of 100% recycled cotton, this non-paper bag sends a (slightly snobby, but hey – you’re being green) [...]

5 Fun After School Activities That Keep Kids Learning

Stephen Lenz — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:55:06 +0000

A child’s day doesn’t end when the final school bell rings. In fact for many children it’s just beginning. Where to go for ideas? Oddly, pull from what your kids love most about school — and think outside the sandbox. From the physical, to the brain-challenging to the just plain fun, here are five after [...]

Back to School – How to Plan the Perfect Carpool Ride

Chip Sandalwood — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:09:21 +0000

Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it, too? With a good carpool in place, you can save time and money. It just takes a little bit of planning and a willingness to flow with whatever the morning gives you. Here are five tips to help your carpool get off without a hitch.