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Famous Teachers

By: Karen Springen
May 7, 2012
Get ready for National Teacher Day on May 8. Look back at some of the world's most inspiring instructors.
Christa McAuliffe
Michelle and Barack Obama
Condoleeza Rice
Alexander Graham Bell
Anne Sullivan and Helen Keller
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May 8: National Teacher Day!

By: Karen Springen
May 1, 2012
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Yao Ming
Who was your best teacher ever? Who is your child's favorite?
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College Deadline Day -- Yikes!

By: Karen Springen
April 13, 2012
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Stanford University
How parents and kids can make the best choice -- and stay calm -- as May 1 approaches.
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Should You Force Your Kids to Stick with an Activity?

By: Karen Springen
March 2, 2012
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Adele performs on February 21, 2012, in Britain.
Parents -- worried that kids with skimpy resumes won't get into good colleges -- sometimes force their offspring to stick with activities. A good idea? Or a bad one?
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The Gap Year: A Good Idea?

By: Karen Springen
February 23, 2012
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Prince William and Kate took a gap year.
Is it OK for your kids to take off a year between high school and college?
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Getting Into College -- Demystified

By: Karen Springen
January 18, 2012
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"College Admission" co-authors Robin Mamlet and Christine Vandevelde
A former admission dean and her co-author explain the mysteries of getting into college.
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New Year's Activity: Finishing College Applications

By: Karen Springen
January 1, 2012
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College applications: Getting ready to hit "send."
How to decrease the family nail biting during college application season.
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Are You the Parent of a High School Athlete Bound for College?

By: Karen Springen
November 17, 2011
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Does your child dream of becoming the next Andrew Luck?
What you need to know if your son or daughter is a high school athlete who plans to play a sport in college.
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So Your Child Plans to be an Actor, a Musician, or an Artist? Don't Panic. (It Worked Out OK for Nick Jandl.)

By: Karen Springen
November 12, 2011
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Actor Nick Jandl comes from a family of doctors.
What should you do if your kids choose majors and careers that don't seem 'practical'? Don't panic. (It worked out OK for Nick Jandl.)
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