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Articles in Education
May 2012 |
How to Get Your Teen a Political Internship This Summer
With Election Day only six months away, election season is already in full swing.
Mar 2012 |
Referendum in District 31: How Will You Vote?
On March 20, citizens in District 31 will vote on a tax increase that will fund a $1.55 million budget shortfall.
Aug 2011 |
20 Must-Know College Admissions Terms
Nothing is more confusing than the coded words and acronyms that describe the college admissions process.
Feb 2012 |
How to Survive Your Child’s Science Fair
The science fair is unavoidable in the world of education. And with a science fair comes requests for your help.
Aug 2011 |
Reducing the Stress of College Admissions
Advice for parents (even though it’s not about you)
Feb 2012 |
Scholarships for High School Graduates
Are you looking for a scholarship for your student? The 2012 Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarhsip is a great option.
Aug 2011 |
Make It Better Back To School Guide
Give your child a most successful back to school launch with our best advice, ideas, tips.
Feb 2012 |
A Scholarship Opportunity for Young Volunteers
Do you know somebody who is making a difference in their community? Nominate them for the Kohl's Cares Scholarship program.
Aug 2011 |
Preschool Readiness: Get Ready Tips
What you can do to help your child prepare for the big day.
Jan 2012 |
School Burnout: 4 Tips for Helping Kids Reignite their Love of Learning
School burnout is much more common then you think.
Aug 2011 |
2011 Trends in Kids’ Backpacks
To complement their new school fashions, kids need fun packs to keep all their books, folders, pens and pencils together. Here are some of our favorites.
Aug 2011 |
Money Saving Tips for Back-to-School Clothes Shopping
If you have school-age children, back-to-school season means big bucks. On top of books and supplies, you’ll probably spend some cash on new clothing.
Nov 2011 |
Manners Count: A Quick Primer Before the Holidays
Local etiquette expert Patricia A. O'Brien wants children to be well behaved.
Aug 2011 |
John Rowe: Making a Difference Through Charter Schools
North Shore kids are lucky enough to have exceptional public school systems, but what about inner city kids?
Nov 2011 |
Local Schools' PSAE 2011 Results
Although statewide results showed the worst performance on record for 11th grade students taking the Prairie State Achievement Exam, North Shore schools continued to show consistently high pass rates.
Jul 2011 |
Help Your School Toolkit
Connect with Make It Better—online, in print and in person—to help your child, your school and yourself.
Oct 2011 |
4 Ways to Inspire Kids to Love Reading
Get your kids reading (and loving it) with these easy tips.
Jul 2011 |
Northwestern Classes for the Non-Student
Living near a top-tier university has perks—even if you’re not an enrolled student.
Sep 2011 |
A Parent’s Guide to Greek Life
Hazing, drugs and alcohol are common concerns parents have when their child decides to join a fraternity or sorority.
Jul 2011 |
9 Tips to Help Your Child Cope with Stress
As parents, we can help our child negotiate the school year with these 9 strategies that help reduce stress for your child and for your family.
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