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Top 10 Field Trip Locations Across the U.S.

Looking for an excuse to get out of the classroom for a day? Remind your teacher that October is Go on a Field Trip Month and throw a few of these suggestions her way.

Teen Read Week: Making Reading Fun

With all the reading you do for school, the thought of doing more can definitely feel like a chore sometimes. But there are ways reading can actually be…gasp...fun. To celebrate Teen Read Week, October 18-24, here are some things you can do to make reading an enjoyable part of your routine.

High Risk Students are a Challenge for Libraries

According to the Pew Internet and American Life report, Online Activities and Pursuits, at-risk students are less likely to take advantage of their library’s services.

"A major focus of this survey was on those with no access to the internet (23% of the population) and those with only dial-up access (13% of the population). This low-access population is poorer, older, and less well-educated than the cohort with broadband access at home or at work. They are less likely to visit government offices or libraries under any circumstances. And they are more likely to rely on television and radio for help than are high-access users."*

How to Improve Communication With Your Teacher

Trigonometry might be a mystery, but the grade you get on your report card should never be a surprise. Here are some tips on how to open the lines of communication with your teachers and get the feedback you need to succeed.

College Admissions Tips at Back-to-School Time

Article provided by Applywise

Learn about your schools
The best applicants know their top choices—the name of the library, where students hang out after class, the star professor they'd love to take a class with. Go beyond the basics of class size and location and find out what makes your top choice special. The extra effort will shine through in your application.