Quiz: What is the Best Way for Your Child to Learn?
Find out what kind of learner your child is, plus possible careers and homework helpers that will meet his specific needs
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How to Build a Great Parent-Teacher Relationship
An expert from the nation's largest school district shares her advice for creating a successful parent-teacher relationship
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Mom Congress Interview: 5 Questions for Leonard Kosar
Mom Congress interviews Leonard Kosar, the CEO of HERO BX, about how to make school buses healthier and safer.
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Ask Denene: Fund-Raising Overload
My kid keeps coming home with fund-raising packets. I hate selling this stuff -- do I have to?
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3 Handwriting Helpers
Help your child write more legibly with a few pointers from the pros
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Mom Congress: Arts in Action Tool Kit
These organizations are fighting to improve and protect arts education. Tap into their resources to help your school reach its creative potential.
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Why Art Makes Kids Smarter
Test scores shouldn't be the only focus in the classroom. This Mom Congress Report highlights the importance of music, drama, dance, and drawing and painting in schools
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Mom Congress - Leap Frog Giveaway Official Rules
Mom Congress Giveaway: Leap Frog. We're giving away 20 Tag Learning Systems and Leapster 2 games! Read the rules.
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Parenting and PTA Team Up to Support Families
The PTA Reflections Program, 2008-2009. Here's a sample of the Honorable Mentions for the Photography and Visual Arts categories
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Mom Congress Interview: 5 Questions for The Renegade Lunch Lady
Mom Congress interviews Chef Ann Cooper about how to improve the food our kids get at school.
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Mom Congress Rosetta Stone Sweepstakes -- Official Rules
Mom Congress Rosetta Stone Sweepstakes -- Official Rules
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Preschool Confidential: What Teachers Want You to Know
Take notes on what your child's teacher wants you to know and why
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End After-School Meltdowns
How to prevent end-of-the-day insanity
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No Child Left Behind: The Good And The Bad
A Mom Congress Report on kids, test scores, and the law that is failing our schools
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20+ Ways to End Homework Hassles
The homework guide that will help your child do better in school and make nightly assignments a breeze for the whole family
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Save Our Teachers
See what you can do to save a teacher's job
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4 Ways To Prep for Kindergarten
Easy ways to help get your little scholar ready for the new school year
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16 Fun Brain-Boosting Games
Ways to boost your child's math, science, and reading skills when school's out for summer
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17 Ways to Ease Back-to-School
End-of-summer tricks guaranteed to make the first day at the bus stop less stressful
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Join Mom Congress
Connect with other parents (and Mom Congress board members), receive regular Education newsletters, and enter the monthly giveaway.
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Charles Saylors, President of the National PTA
Mom Congress interviews Charles Saylors -- President of the National PTA -- about volunteering, education funding, and more.
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Demand Smaller Class Sizes!
The stimulus package promises billions of dollars for Education funding. Make sure your school uses this money to save teacher's jobs and reduce class sizes!
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Sample Letter: Demand Smaller Class Sizes
Have your say -- and use this sample as a template. Add your information, then mail or fax it to your representatives to demand smaller class sizes.
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Sample Petition: Demand Smaller Class Sizes
Have your say! Add your information, collect signatures, then send this petition to your representatives to demand smaller class sizes.
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Sample E-mail: Demand Smaller Class Sizes
Have your say -- and use this sample as a template. Add your information, then e-mail it to your representatives to demand smaller class sizes.
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Focusing on Schoolwork
A simple plan for getting them to do their homework
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Moms Okay with Advertising in Schools
Moms are okay with ads and advertising in schools, and other Mom Congress issues
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When Kindergarten's Tough on Boys
Why your little guy might be dreading school
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Ask Denene: Overscheduled Kids
Will too many after-school activities overwhelm my child?
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4 Fixes for Tween School-Anxiety
Why tweens experience school-related stress, and how to help
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