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The Test University of Montana Students Must Pass – PETSA [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:46:51 +0000

The University of Montana is using a multitude of avenues to address the high-profile problem with sexual assaults both on and off campus. One of those efforts is a video tutorial that every student must take…and pass with a perfect score.

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Female High School Quarterback Scores Touchdown for Girls Everywhere

Tom Barrabi — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:24:05 +0000

In Broward County, Florida, telling an athlete that they “throw like a girl” is about to become a compliment.

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In Missoula, First Day of School is Tuesday [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:34:10 +0000

The school bell will be ringing starting Tuesday morning for Missoula District One schools, as the summer officially ends. District One Superintendent Alex Apostle says the over 700 teachers in elementary, middle and high schools are prepared for the new year with improved facilities and technology.

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10 Ways to Give Your Kids a Boost By Helping Them Study Better

Kathy Landin — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:28:11 +0000

When your kids go back to school, it’s almost like you go back to school, too. Teachers and childhood development professionals agree that when a child’s parents are involved in his education, he learns more and gets better grades. That means, you have just as big a responsibility in his schoolwork as he does.

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Should Kids Be Fined for Skipping School?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:38:51 +0000

You may already know some lucky kids are being rewarded with things like shoes, iPads and even cars just for showing up to school. But if they don’t, is it fair to fine them — and their parents?

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5 Things to Help Make This School Year Easier for Parents and Students

Joy Larson — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:30:44 +0000

Here are some real basic, logical ideas.

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Reusable Snack Bags – An Environmentally Friendly Way to Pack Healthy Snacks

Joy Larson — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:45:09 +0000

I am not the most health conscience person, but I also am not a junk foodie either. I consider myself to be somewhere in the middle. I try to do things to live healthier, and when I saw a Facebook friend’s post on reusable snack bags, I was intrigued. So, of c

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What's the Biggest Health Problem Facing Kids? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:12:58 +0000

It’s probably safe to say that kids these days aren’t as healthy as youngsters have been in the past.

But of all the health risks that children of the 21st century face, which poses the biggest threat?

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Bullied Bus Monitor Karen Klein Starts Her Own Anti-Bullying Foundation

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:30:11 +0000

Remember Karen Klein, the upstate New York bus monitor who was viciously harassed by her middle school charges in a video that went viral in June? Her story had a happy ending, as an internet fundraising campaign to send the 68-year-old on a “nice vacation” raised over $700,000 from 32,000 people around the world.

That’s more than enough money for Klein to retire from the yellow school bus grind. And she plans to. But she is also using a good chunk of the cash — $100,000 — to set up the Karen Klein Anti-Bullying Foundation.

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If You're Looking for Better Grades, Make Sure to Get Some Sleep

Shauna Wright — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:45:41 +0000

Parents who admire their kids’ late-night study habits might be better off encouraging them to get some shut-eye instead — new research suggests well-rested students fare better academically.

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Oklahoma Kindergartner Banned From Wearing Michigan Shirt in School

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:55:44 +0000

An Oklahoma City kindergartner was recently made to go behind a tree and turn his shirt inside out before being allowed to return to school. The kid had the audacity to wear a shirt from a college outside the state of Oklahoma.

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The 10 Best Back-to-School Apps Will Have You at the Head of the Class

Maura Chwastyk — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:53:37 +0000

The weather might be more ice cream trucks and long days at the pool, but the calendar is inching towards yellow buses and new backpacks. Every parent knows about back to school clothes and back-to-school supplies, but nowadays, back-to-school apps are just as important.

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Should Kids Be Rewarded with Prizes Just for Going to School?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:32:33 +0000

Laying the groundwork for a successful future should be reason enough for children to go to school — but for some districts with poor attendance rates, they’ve had to sweeten the pot.

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Beloit College's Mindset List for the Class of 2016 Proves You Are Old

Mike Adams — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:45:41 +0000

The Mindset List, which was conceptualized at Beloit College in 1998, is an annual list that has served for over a decade as a source of entertainment for millions of people interested in the reading through the youthful and naive eyes of first year college students.

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The 12 Most Essential Back-to-School Supplies Your Kids Need for a Great Year

Kathy Landin — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:44:25 +0000

Somehow another summer has flown by and the kiddos are headed back to school again. Sure, that means vacations are over, the house will be empty and days at the pool are numbered. But what it also means is that it’s time to shop for supplies.

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What Makes Some College Kids Drink So Much?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:10:53 +0000

Binge drinking is a real problem on many college campuses, and new research could reveal why: students who chug-a-lug enjoy a higher social status among their peers.

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Is It Better to Buy School Supplies Online? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 15:35:41 +0000

Shopping online can incredibly convenient, but should you do it for basic school supplies? That depends on what’s more important to you: time or money.

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Teens Prefer Texting to Driving

Joy Larson — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 07:35:52 +0000

Townsquare Media has been running a TXTING KILLS campaign. I have not directly been affected by a texting and driving incident, but a friend of mine lost his father to a teen that was texting and driving. What would you do if you had to choose between texting or drivin

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High School Senior Combats Bullying With 'Good News Only' Twitter

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:53:38 +0000

Kevin Curwick is a senior at Osseo High School in Osseo, MN. He’s also the captain of the school’s football team — which makes him an unlikely candidate for cyberbullying.

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Parents (and teens)…what do you think about this? [SURVEY]

Scott Shannon — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:03:25 +0000

Here’s something clipped from a New Zealand newspaper. What do you think about what it says?

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