Dream School: Finding the College That’s RIght for You by Jeffrey Selingo

July 6th, 2026

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Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You by Jeffrey Selingo will help high school students and their parents find colleges that are likely to deliver on the promise of helping you discover what you want to become as they equip you with the mindset, relationships, and skills you will need for a successful and happy life. Be sure to share this with any high school students and their parents that you know and get a copy for your school library.

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Non-College Careers / Tech Tools for Reading / The Game of School / Durable Skills / Leadership Competencies / Summer Slide Advice / Aluminum Recycling Story / Schools Limit Screen Time 7/5/2026

July 4th, 2026

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Non-college career pathways have a math problem. Job demand in fields like construction, along with the allure of potential six-figure salaries, have some high schools investing in hands-on classes. Matt Barnum via CHALKBEAT

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Building Friendship Skills at Home to Support Your Child’s School Success by Emily Graham

June 3rd, 2026

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Building Friendship Skills at Home to Support Your Child’s School Success

For busy parents juggling work, schedules, and school logistics, it can be unsettling to watch a child struggle socially, hanging back in groups, getting pulled into repeated conflict, or coming home quiet after being left out.

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Working For Yourself – Content from fatjoe

May 30th, 2026

Working for yourself is exciting, it’s flexible and it’s incredibly rewarding. Many people dream about becoming their own boss. They dream of building their own schedule and having something independent for themselves at the same time. Self-employment comes with responsibilities that feel very overwhelming without the right habits. It doesn’t matter whether you’re freelancing, you’re […]

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How To Set Up a Co-Op Learning Space That Will Help Your Homeschooled Children Thrive by Emily Graham

May 25th, 2026

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How To Set Up a Co-Op Learning Space That Will Help Your Homeschooled Children Thrive by Emily Graham
Homeschool families who open their homes to co-op partners quickly discover something important: a dining table and a stack of books aren’t enough. When multiple children—often across ages and families—share one space, the physical environment becomes part of the curriculum.

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