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September
2007
features
books and links about
Back to School
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Back to
School
From USA.gov. "The following links provide resources for
students, parents, and educators in preparation for returning to
school in the fall."
Back
to School
From the Federal Citizen Information Center. "As summer
vacations come to an end, students are readying themselves for the
start of a new school year. As you prepare to send your child to
school arm yourself with some helpful health and safety
information."
Back
To School
From Scholastic.com. "Check out these great ideas to help
you, your class, and your students' parents experience a successful
transition from summer vacation to the new school year."
Back-to-School:
An Exciting Time for Everyone
From the National Education Association. "Educators,
parents, and community members are all focused on getting students
ready for school. It's a new beginning, a time for setting goals and
expectations for the coming year. And everyone is dusting off those
good old ideas and thinking about new ones. Check out these resources
to learn what you can do to help students be more successful as they
head back to school."
Back-to-School
Cool
From the Sierra Club. "Red and gold are the colors most commonly
associated with fall, but it's easy to make back-to-school season a
green one for your kids. From school supplies to lunches to special
gifts, you can find cool alternatives that reduce waste and lessen
toxic exposures."
Back
to School Tips
Health and safety tips are from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
to prepare children for the first days of school.
Back-to-School
Transitions: Tips for Parents
From the National Association of School Psychologists. "The
degree of adjustment depends on the child, but parents can help their
children (and the rest of the family) manage the increased pace of
life by planning ahead, being realistic, and maintaining a positive
attitude. Here are a few suggestions to help ease the transition and
promote a successful school experience."
Going
Back to School
From KidsHealth. Provides practical advice about how to deal
with the first days of the new school year.
Wide
Angle - Back to School
From PBS. "In 2003 Wide Angle profiled seven children in seven
countries-Afghanistan, Benin, Brazil, India, Japan, Kenya, and
Romania-as they started their first year of school. Returning in 2006,
we find that some of these children are already struggling, hanging
onto their education by a thread. With over 100 million children
around the globe out of school, this 90-minute special puts a human
face on an issue with profound consequences for global
development."
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