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School Help for Grade 8

 
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'Raise a Reader' Must-Do's for Summer

Get kids ready for summer reading with these 5 tips.
Register your child for the summer challenge.
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.
After-Care for Your Middle Schooler
Find the next step once your child outgrows after-school care.
7 Safety Rules for Kids at Home Alone
If your child is ready to stay home alone, here are some rules to keep your child safe.

Homework Help

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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 Method to Research Madness
Format, Writing, and Organization Suggestions
5 Ways to Procrastinator-Proof Your Child
How to respond to last-minute scrambles over homework assignments.

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?
New Year, New Grade
Review the essentials in order to help your child thrive this year.
Making the Transition
Help your child navigate these typical middle-school challenges.

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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