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School Help for Grade 6

 
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Brainstorm With a Debate The next time your child brings home a persuasive essay assignment, try this.
Reading for the World Record Learn everything parents need to know about the Scholastic Summer Challenge.
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A Grade-by-Grade Guide to Common Core Learn the reading and writing skills every child will need to master within each grade.

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School Life

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Back to School: Start Smart!
Whether your child is a first-timer or an old hand, explore these articles and resources to make this the best back-to-school season ever.
Parent Guide to Bullying
Bullying is a main source of violence in school. Parents play a vital role in recognizing signs, supporting courage, and helping their child.
Best Bets for After School
Choose extracurriculars that offer skill-building fun -- but watch out for over-scheduling.
Making the Transition
Help your child navigate these typical middle-school challenges.

Homework Help

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Parent Primers
Check out our parent primers, and get a referesher on the topics your child is studying in school.
Homework Help
Here's a handful of articles offering expert advice to make homework less of a hassle.
How To Beat Test Stress
by Marisa Cohen
It’s standardized-testing time — and anxiety in schools is running high. Help your child stay confident with our step-by-step advice.
The Tutoring Trend
What used to be “extra” has almost become the norm. But is it right for your child?

School Involvement

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School Involvement
Research shows when parents are active, schools improve. Show your child his school life is important by making it part of your life as well.
Improve Parent-Teacher Communications
Find out when you should reach out to your child’s teacher, how to get in touch, and make sure to build a productive relationship.
Great Gifts for Teachers
by Keren Perles
Teachers shared the presents that mean the most. Get ready to warm hearts for National Teacher Day (May 7) or the end of the school year.
Paging All Parents
Try new tactics to stay in touch and on top of what's happening in middle school.

What to Expect by Grade

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Making the Move to Middle School
Common Core Standards for Reading & Writing: What Parents Need to Know
by Rachel Stack
What are the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and how will they affect your children?
Enhancing Comprehension: Reading Skills in Middle School
Encourage progress in your ever more sophisticated and independent reader.
Adolescence on the Horizon
Embrace the changes and dole out more responsibility to help your child rise to the occasion.

Gifted & Special Needs

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Learning Disabilities in Middle School
Smooth the path to middle school for a child with learning challenges.

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