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'Stuff the Bus' Campaign Underway Until August 3

James "Bubba" Meeks — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:50:56 +0000

Helping parents and their kids prepare for the upcoming school year by donating school supplies ‘Stuff the Bus’ annual campaign is underway in Lawton until August 3. A fundraiser was held on July 30 at the Wal-Mart on Sheridan Rd., which allowed shoppers to also buy supplies and donate them to the bus. The campaign [...]

Jimmy Fallon's 'Do Not Read List' for This School Year [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:53:42 +0000

School reading lists are typically laden with staid classics that no one really wants to read. But nevermind all that. ‘Late Night’ host Jimmy Fallon presented his “Do Not Read List” for the 2011-2012 school year that sounds a lot more enticing. All the books are real, but judging by the titles and descriptions, we [...]

5 Great Educational Apps for Kids

Paula Kashtan — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:12:22 +0000

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Ever given a five-year-old with an iPad a dirty look? Silently tsk tsk-ed in your head? Hold onto your judgment for a minute – they're not all playing Angry Birds. In fact, there are tons of apps out there that are all about learning. Here, we round up the best in

10 Great Songs About School

Paula Kashtan — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:27:07 +0000

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We've got ten good reason schools shouldn’t be cutting arts budgets: these great songs about their hallowed halls. After all, if they eliminated music classes, who’s gonna write songs about how cool school is?

Be True to Your School
The Beach Boys, 1963

Good clean fun.

5 Fun After School Activities That Keep Kids Learning

Stephen Lenz — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:59:06 +0000

Flickr, InParisTexas A child’s day doesn’t end when the final school bell rings. In fact for many children it’s just beginning. Where to go for ideas? Oddly, pull from what your kids love most about school — and think outside the sandbox. From the physical, to the brain-challenging to the just plain fun, here are [...]

Back to School – How to Plan the Perfect Carpool Ride

Chip Sandalwood — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:09:21 +0000

Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it, too? With a good carpool in place, you can save time and money. It just takes a little bit of planning and a willingness to flow with whatever the morning gives you. Here are five tips to help your carpool get off without a hitch.

Back to School – 5 Tips for Kids Waiting at the Bus Stop

Chip Sandalwood — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:37:22 +0000

School is almost back in session, which means it’s time to start brushing up on tips for taking the bus. The school bus can be a great resource for time-strapped parents and independence-seeking children alike. But it also needs to be approached with safety and care.

Here are five tips to make your child’s bus ride the best it can be.