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Maggie McGuire

Maggie McGuire is an expert in youth digital and parenting and works at Scholastic as Vice President, eScholastic, Kids and Parents Channels where she oversees development for Scholastic's kids and parent websites. Maggie's experience in the media space encompasses developing a broad spectrum of content for kids and families across multiple platforms inclusive of educational online, mobile and console games for kids, parenting content related to education, reading and learning, reading–based learning toys and products, as well as television and video development and production.

Prior to her work in children's media and entertainment, she spent eight years in the educational arena as a Language Arts and Literature teacher (grades 7 to 10) and as a teacher trainer and curriculum development designer.

She was a teacher recruiter for Teach for America and led the team that launched International Baccalaureate’s Middle Years Programme, an international curriculum designed for students aged 11 to 16 offered in schools worldwide.

She holds an MA in Educational Theater from New York University and a BA in English Literature and Philosophy from Boston College and with her husband is raising two wonderful boys in Brooklyn, NY. 

Contributions

by Maggie McGuire
Learn 5 reasons why "Bob Books" are a great resource when kids are just learning to read.
by Maggie McGuire
Pass on the love of reading by sharing the books you loved when you were a kid.
by Maggie McGuire
Learn 3 ways to help your kids understand money -- an essential Math skill.
by Maggie McGuire
Math riddles and stories build real world math associations and help your kids apply their math skills while having fun.
by Maggie McGuire
Get ideas for slipping math into everyday conversations with your kids.
by Maggie McGuire
Your kids are never “too old” for read alouds.
by Maggie McGuire
Go on a hunt for the clues to history’s most mysterious moments right in your own family room.
by Maggie McGuire
Help your young scientist at home with these 5 amazing resources for all ages.
by Maggie McGuire
Power down that computer game! Try hands-on building and learning with your kids.
by Maggie McGuire
The Kids & Family Reading Report is a national survey sharing the views of both kids and parents on reading.

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