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China's AI education could reshape how the world learns - MIT Tech ReviewWith tax breaks, a competitive learning environment, and lax privacy protection, China is charging ahead with AI learning solutions.  One company called...

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5 things parents need to know about ‘summer loss’ - The ConversationDo kids actually regress in their academics over the summer?  It depends.

7 Surprising Apps Kids Can Use to Chat with Friends - Common SenseAs long as kids...

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Beat Summer Boredom with Edible Crafts for Kids - ChowhoundFrom edible slime to tie-dyed eggs, here are 10 unusual, interesting activities to keep kids both entertained and fed over the summer.

Summer Savings For...

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7 ways to build your child’s vocabulary - The ConversationStarting at birth, kids learn vocabulary at a phenomenal rate, and early gains here can predict academic success later.  This article from a childhood literacy expert...

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15 Online "Camps" for Summer Learning - Common SenseLooking for ways to keep kids busy and keep them learning?  Try these sites for kids of all ages!

Research shows lower test scores for 4th graders who use tablets in...

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Grading The 4-Day School Week - Texas Public RadioDue to a lack of funding, a public school in Colorado is testing a 4-day school week.  Check out a roundup of the advantages and disadvantages.

Twitter is making kids...

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This week we have a couple of hot topics up for debate - the SAT's "adversity score" and whether teachers can "teach students to think."  We'll hear both sides, so you can make up your own mind!

College Board adds "adversity" score to...

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I Raised Two CEOs and a Doctor. These Are My Secrets to Parenting Successful Children - TIMEBefore you write this off as Tiger-Mom style parenting, give it a chance.  The author's main point is that most parenting advice isn't focused on what's...

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What children want you to know to help them feel safe - The ConversationInteresting explainer on childrens' fears, challenges they have in processing and explaining them, and how you can help them understand their emotions and deal with them...

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Must-read: Do we really need to play pretend with our kids all the time?  Should we? - SlateA fascinating look at cultural trends and research regarding parental play over the past 100 years, and how expectations have changed.  Does parental...

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