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RSSBack to School (22)

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2009-10-06 Avoiding Surprises at Report Card Time 10
2009-09-14 Qualities of a Good Teacher 8
2009-09-10 Month-by-Month Planning for a Successful Year Continued 2
2009-09-08 Month-by-Month Planning for a Successful Year Continued 0
2009-09-03 Month-by-Month Planning for a Successful Year 3
2009-08-31 Helping Your Kids Prepare for Tests 7
2009-08-27 Taking Tests in High School 12
2009-08-24 Taking Tests in Middle School 1
2009-08-20 Taking Good Notes in Class 3
2009-08-10 Skills for College 4
2009-08-03 How to Set and Achieve Goals 2
2009-07-30 How to Have a Successful School Year II 11
2009-07-27 How to Have a Successful School Year I 12
2009-07-16 School Transitions 9
2008-09-30 "But I Don’t Wanna Go to School!" 9
2008-09-25 Month by Month Planning for a Successful Year continued... 3
2008-08-21 Month by Month Planning for a Successful Year Continued... 2
2008-08-19 Month by Month Planning for a Successful Year 0
2008-08-07 Back to School Time! Continued... 2
2008-08-05 Back to School Time! 1
2008-07-24 Choosing the Right School Continued... 1
2008-07-22 Choosing the Right School 2

RSSEducation News (38)

Date Title Comments
2009-10-16 Tutoring Works 3
2009-06-18 National Standards 4
2009-03-16 President Obama's Emphasis on Education 2
2009-03-09 Twenty-first Century Skills 4
2009-02-26 Read Across America Young Readers Suggestions 6
2009-02-16 Reading Suggestions for Students 9
2009-02-12 Reading's Up in America 1
2009-02-09 Maryland Number 1 in 2009 7
2009-02-06 Report Card Time 5
2009-01-21 What Makes a Good Math Teacher? 19
2009-01-05 Math International Test Results -- A View from a Guest Blogger 22
2008-12-22 Open Space Classrooms 20
2008-12-16 Volunteering: Bringing All Ages Together 0
2008-12-12 National Handwriting Day – Mail Your Letters! 16
2008-12-04 The Value of a Dollar 1
2008-11-20 Collaboration for Education 3
2008-11-19 Parent-Teacher Conferences 11
2008-11-18 Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility 3
2008-11-17 American Education Week 0
2008-11-14 Obama and Education 0
2008-11-07 Establishing Healthy Routines for Children 108
2008-10-31 Opera, of all things, in the curriculum 4
2008-10-16 The Importance of Language (Part 2) 6
2008-10-14 The Importance of Language (Part 1) 5
2008-09-24 Preparing Students for Algebra Early 3
2008-09-23 Should the SAT and ACT be Abandoned? 3
2008-09-12 The Presidential Candidates & Education 0
2008-09-11 Dalton Sherman 1
2008-09-08 Teaching Math continued... 2
2008-09-05 Teaching Math 1
2008-09-04 Four-Day School Week continued... 0
2008-09-02 Four-Day School Week 0
2008-08-28 Election Time Continued... 1
2008-08-26 Election Time 0
2008-06-19 Steve and the Cigarette 5
2008-06-12 Single Sex Education 4
2008-06-05 Uninformed and Incurious 25 Years Later 11
2008-06-05 Welcome to Dr. Rick's Blog! 6

RSSEnglish (7)

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2010-03-01 Children and Chapter Books 1
2010-02-15 Reluctant Readers and Sylvan's "School Success Challenge" 1
2009-03-27 Fun Ways to Increase a Child's Vocabulary 45
2009-01-15 Language Arts 5
2008-10-27 S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G Is Important (Part 2) 2
2008-10-21 S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G Is Important (Part 1) 6
2008-10-02 Getting Into A Writing Habit 2

RSSHomework (6)

Date Title Comments
2009-05-21 Improving Study Habits and Sibling Rivalry 13
2008-11-13 The Dreaded Homework (Part 2) 0
2008-11-11 The Dreaded Homework (Part 1) 4
2008-10-21 S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G Is Important (Part 1) 6
2008-09-11 Homework Tips for Students continued... 0
2008-09-09 Homework Tips For Students 8

RSSMath (21)

Date Title Comments
2010-03-11 Pi Day and STEM 1
2009-12-17 Promoting Math for Kids of All Ages 0
2009-11-02 America's Math Scores 0
2009-10-26 Helping with Math Homework 0
2009-09-17 Algebra Challenge Offers Great Back to School Prizes 14
2009-08-07 Math Careers and Sylvan Prep 0
2009-07-10 Summer Math Tips for Kids 12
2009-05-04 Girls and Math Phobia 22
2009-03-13 Pi Day and STEM 2
2009-03-02 Celebrate National Math Month in March! (Guest Blog by Judy A. Brown) 149
2009-01-21 What Makes a Good Math Teacher? 19
2009-01-13 Forgotten Math for Parents 7
2009-01-08 SINGAPORE MATH 20
2009-01-05 Math International Test Results -- A View from a Guest Blogger 22
2008-12-18 Teaching Children Math through Today’s Economy 54
2008-12-04 The Value of a Dollar 1
2008-09-24 Preparing Students for Algebra Early 3
2008-09-08 Teaching Math continued... 2
2008-09-05 Teaching Math 1
2008-08-14 Teaching Math To Your Children Continued... 3
2008-08-12 Teaching Math To Your Children 13

RSSOpinion (127)

Date Title Comments
2010-03-11 Pi Day and STEM 1
2010-03-08 Why Kids Should Study Science 0
2010-03-04 Preparing Yourself to Send Your Kid to College 0
2010-03-01 Children and Chapter Books 1
2010-02-26 Gratitude Journals 0
2010-02-22 Extracurricular Activities 5
2010-02-18 Snow Days 0
2010-02-15 Reluctant Readers and Sylvan's "School Success Challenge" 1
2010-02-04 High Expectations 76
2010-02-01 Handwriting Standards 0
2010-01-28 Kids and Tragedy 0
2010-01-25 Checklist for Academic Success, Part 2 0
2010-01-21 Checklist for Academic Success, Part 1 0
2010-01-19 Learning About History 0
2010-01-14 Learning About Geography 6
2010-01-11 Learning and Technology 3
2010-01-07 Why Family Dinners are Important to Learning. 0
2010-01-04 New Year's Resolutions 0
2009-12-24 Teaching Kids Civility 0
2009-12-21 Reading Comics Aloud to Kids: 10 Strategies That Enhance Literacy 1
2009-12-14 Neatness Counts 3
2009-12-10 How to Bribe Kids 0
2009-12-07 Kids Saving Money 3
2009-12-03 Punctual Kids 0
2009-11-30 The Case for Adding Graphic Texts to Your Read-Alouds 1
2009-11-19 What to Look for in Educational Products and Services 0
2009-11-16 Parent/Teacher Conferences 0
2009-11-13 A Room of Their Own 2
2009-11-09 The Retention Question 0
2009-11-05 Kids Smoking 0
2009-10-29 Your Child's Study Area 0
2009-10-23 Encouraging Healthy Habits in Kids 0
2009-10-19 Top 10 Reasons College Students Should Study Abroad 15
2009-10-16 Tutoring Works 3
2009-10-12 Talking About School 10
2009-10-08 Are Learning Styles Bunk 14
2009-10-01 What Some Teachers Do To Drive Parents Mad 11
2009-09-28 What Some Parents Do to Drive Teachers Mad 15
2009-09-22 What Some Teachers Do To Drive Parents Mad 2
2009-08-27 Taking Tests in High School 12
2009-08-20 Taking Good Notes in Class 3
2009-08-17 Avoiding Distractions in Class 15
2009-08-14 Listening in Class 16
2009-08-10 Skills for College 4
2009-08-03 How to Set and Achieve Goals 2
2009-07-30 How to Have a Successful School Year II 11
2009-07-27 How to Have a Successful School Year I 12
2009-07-23 Raising Independent Kids 5
2009-07-20 Apollo 11 Anniversary 8
2009-07-13 Summer Vocabulary Tips for Kids 9
2009-07-07 Summer Spelling Tips for Kids 11
2009-07-02 Summer Writing Tips for Kids 13
2009-06-29 How to Talk to Kids About the Bad Economy 9
2009-06-25 Time Management for Students 27
2009-06-23 Sassy Kids 14
2009-06-18 National Standards 4
2009-06-15 Summer Reading 2
2009-06-11 Preparing Your Child For Summer Camp 28
2009-06-08 Summer Learning 2
2009-06-04 End of Year Gifts for Teachers 31
2009-06-01 Hobbies for Kids 39
2009-05-28 Shanghai Reflections - 2 2
2009-05-21 Improving Study Habits and Sibling Rivalry 13
2009-05-18 Dr. Rick Responds: School Enthusiasm - Part 1 1
2009-05-14 Sylvan Learning Products - Part 2 11
2009-05-11 Sylvan Learning Products 1
2009-05-11 Volunteers Help Schools and Themselves 3
2009-04-28 What To Insist On In a School 1
2009-04-20 Old Learning Technology and New 12
2009-04-16 Setting Spending Priorities in a Difficult Economy 3
2009-04-13 Giving Advice to Someone Who Isn't Looking for Advice 1
2009-04-09 Getting Ready for the Science Fair 0
2009-04-06 Spring Break Time 9
2009-03-27 Fun Ways to Increase a Child's Vocabulary 45
2009-03-23 How to Choose a Kindergarten 18
2009-03-19 What to Look for in Educational Products and Services 2
2009-03-09 Twenty-first Century Skills 4
2009-03-06 Family Reading Activities 4
2009-02-26 Read Across America Young Readers Suggestions 6
2009-02-23 Getting Ready for College 3
2009-02-16 Reading Suggestions for Students 9
2009-02-09 Maryland Number 1 in 2009 7
2009-02-06 Report Card Time 5
2009-02-02 Guidance Counselors - Why We Love Them 13
2009-01-27 Building School Confidence Part 2 1
2009-01-27 Building School Confidence 0
2008-12-31 Top Dr. Rick Blog Themes from 2008 0
2008-12-30 Merit Pay For Teachers 2
2008-12-29 Effort and Persistence 1
2008-12-22 Open Space Classrooms 20
2008-12-18 Teaching Children Math through Today’s Economy 54
2008-12-16 Volunteering: Bringing All Ages Together 0
2008-12-12 Dr. Rick's Favorites 0
2008-12-11 “Tricks” for Good Behavior 5
2008-12-09 Kids and Religion 3
2008-12-04 The Value of a Dollar 1
2008-12-02 Exam Week Tips 6
2008-11-25 The Myth of Multitasking 19
2008-11-20 Collaboration for Education 3
2008-11-19 Parent-Teacher Conferences 11
2008-11-14 Obama and Education 0
2008-11-07 Establishing Healthy Routines for Children 108
2008-11-06 Balancing School & Social Life (Part 2) 2
2008-11-04 Balancing School & Social Life (Part 1) 20
2008-10-31 Opera, of all things, in the curriculum 4
2008-10-29 Michael Phelps – Dream, Plan, Reach 34
2008-10-16 The Importance of Language (Part 2) 6
2008-10-14 The Importance of Language (Part 1) 5
2008-09-23 Should the SAT and ACT be Abandoned? 3
2008-09-18 The Most Important Profession Continued... 0
2008-09-16 The Most Important Profession 4
2008-09-12 The Presidential Candidates & Education 0
2008-09-11 Dalton Sherman 1
2008-07-31 NCLB versus Arts Continued... 0
2008-07-30 NCLB versus Arts 2
2008-07-11 Middle Schoolers Continued... 2
2008-07-10 Middle Schoolers Continued... 4
2008-07-08 Middle Schoolers 1
2008-07-03 Values continued... 5
2008-07-02 Values continued... 2
2008-07-01 Values 4
2008-06-26 My Favorite Toys 10
2008-06-24 Lists 1
2008-06-19 Steve and the Cigarette 5
2008-06-17 My Favorite Teachers 3
2008-06-10 Your First Time? 11
2008-06-05 Uninformed and Incurious 25 Years Later 11

RSSSAT/ACT (6)

Date Title Comments
2009-08-10 Skills for College 4
2009-02-23 Getting Ready for College 3
2009-02-19 College Costs Reinforce Need for College Preparation 6
2008-09-23 Should the SAT and ACT be Abandoned? 3
2008-07-17 Surviving the SATs/ACTs Continued... 0
2008-07-15 Surviving the SATs/ACTs 6

RSSTests (3)

Date Title Comments
2008-12-02 Exam Week Tips 6
2008-10-09 Test Tips for Students continued... 0
2008-10-07 Test Tips for Students 2

RSSUncategorized (2)

Date Title Comments
2009-11-23 Writing Tips for Middle Schoolers 0
2009-05-26 Shanghai Reflections - 1 1

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