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Summer Reading for Kids: 10"Top" Lists

Submitted by Julie Levy on Tue, 06/23/2009 - 14:19.
Summer is almost (finally) here for students and many parents, babysitters and teachers may be asking themselves in a frenzied tone, "What are my kids going to DO all summer??"
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Your Thoughts on Education Reform

Submitted by Julie Levy on Tue, 06/16/2009 - 13:43.
With a new presidential administration, major budget constraints for states as well as districts and large scale national dissatisfaction with No Child Left Behind, educational reform is a hot topic on many levels.
 
NPR's Talk of the Nation featured Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, in a story titled Arne Duncan Hopes to Overhal Education System,  whe
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What Makes Us Happy?

Submitted by Julie Levy on Tue, 06/02/2009 - 13:44.
Given today's challenging economic environment, many people would most likely say that they are not very happy. What makes us happy and how can we become happier if we are not presently content with our lives?  More importantly, how can we coach children in being more resilient and, in turn, enable them to feel happy?
 

WXXI Kids!

Submitted by Julie Levy on Tue, 05/26/2009 - 14:55.
Have you heard??  WXXI has a new fun page that is just for kids!
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Michelle Obama on Sesame Street

Submitted by Julie Levy on Tue, 05/19/2009 - 13:48.
First Lady Michelle Obama visited Elmo on Sesame Street  to help communicate to both parents and children the importance of healthy eating, staying active and reading . 
 
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When are Tweens Ready to be Home Alone?

Submitted by Julie Levy on Tue, 05/12/2009 - 10:59.
It's a day that will eventually come for all kids, especially as they get closer to being a teenager- staying home alone- but when is an okay time for it to happen?
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Inside Education: WXXI's Education News Podcasts

Submitted by Julie Levy on Tue, 05/05/2009 - 15:58.
Now you can subscribe to podcasts covering educational issues and experts featured on WXXI's 1370 Connection, Need to Know and Perspectives, plus local interest education specials!
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Earth Day

Submitted by Julie Levy on Tue, 04/21/2009 - 14:44.
Tomorrow- April 22, 2009- is Earth Day!
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WXXI Parenting Counts Brown Bag Lunch Series

Submitted by Julie Levy on Tue, 04/14/2009 - 11:08.
Bring your lunch and join us at WXXI for 2 FREE parent information events!!
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WXXI Curious Kids Workshops

Submitted by Julie Levy on Tue, 04/14/2009 - 10:46.
Are you an early childhood educator?  Would you like to learn how to integrate media and hands-on activities with books to teach concepts in your classroom?  If you answered yes to both of these questions, then WXXI's Curious Kids workshops may be for you!
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