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Celebrities may not always come across as the smartest people around, but some smart stars made sure to get some education under their belts before taking off for Hollywood. More »

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From a large tree to a walking nut, take a look at some of the more bizarre college mascots. More »

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Participating in extracurricular activities is a great way to get involved, and it looks good on college and job applications. But how many is too many? More »

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A new school year is about to begin, but are you and your student ready? More »

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Drinking water, learning to relax and even playing games can help kids be less nervous when taking a test. More »


College Bound?

It's natural for first-year students to encounter challenges associated with the transition to college life. Use these tips to make your freshman year better. More »


How To Avoid The Freshman 15
College Students Have To Balance Class, Fun
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Survival Guide To Dorm Living

Thriving In High School

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Check out these tips for what parents can expect each year during their child's high school career. More »


Find An Extracurricular Balance
How To Fight Teen Acne
Keep Teens Safe While They're Online

Tips For Elementary School

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Is your child feeling anxious about starting a new school year? Follow these tips to help your child start the new year with minimal stress. More »


Contain Your Emotions On 1st Day Of Preschool
Pack Fun, Healthy Lunches For Your Child
Must-Have Items For Back To School
Creative Snacks To Serve Your Child's Class

School Safety

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From pencil sharpeners to lunch boxes, check out the dirtiest places in schools. More »


Protect Young Backs From Too Much Weight
School Safety Pop Quiz

Tips For Parents

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While parental involvement is key to a child's success in school, at what point does a participating parent become a smother mother -- or father? More »


Stay Strong When Kid Leaves Home

Paying For College

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While most students and parents fret over paying for college tuition and room and board, there's another area that can also be costly -- spending money. More »


How Will You Pay For College?
Loans, Work Programs Help College Students

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Central Oregon Back to School

A new school year brings new challenges at Central Oregon Community College, where enrollment has doubled n four years. COCC has hired more than a dozen new teachers this fall to help ease its growing pains. More »
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Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction Susan Castillo released Thursday the final 2010-2011 Adequate Yearly Progress results, which show little change from the figures released in preliminary form a month ago. More »


Thousands of Central Oregon kids are heading back to school this week, but for kindergarteners, it's a brand new routine that gives them -- and their parents -- a few butterflies in the stomach. More »
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As students slide into a new school year, teachers reflect on fond memories of their own school days.More »
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With the new school year right around the corner, many parents are scrambling to fill their kids' backpacks. But for families who are struggling with finances, its more than just another errand to run. A local company and nonprofit are working together to try and relieve some of that stress for parents by providing kids with a backpack full of school supplies. More »
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Another school year is fast approaching, and a lot of parents are probably looking forward to getting their kids out of the house and into the classroom -- but they're not too excited about the high costs that come with gearing their kids up for school. More »
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Redmond Schools Superintendent Shay Mikalson introduced a new measurement tool Monday night to ensure schools can effectively track progress on performance-driven measures. More »

Headlines

Some parents and teachers have no respect for each other. A few apparently hate the other side. Both sides started firing off heated comments after Ron Clark, a teacher who started his own school, wrote an essay for CNN.com asking parents to work with teachers. More »


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Plan Your Savings

How much money should you be sticking away for your child's college education? Try our calculator to get a general idea. More »

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Western Kentucky's Big Red mascot
From a large tree to a walking nut, take a look at some of the more bizarre college mascots. More »


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Interactives

It's that time of the year again where students are heading back to school and hitting the books. Here are some facts you might not know about back-to-school season. More »


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School Safety Pop Quiz
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