Back to school across the country has begun to kick off for the 2016 school year, Eminem donates to help the leaders of tomorrow. More than 5000 students in Flint, Michigan will benefit from Eminem and the Kids in Need Foundation. After the ongoing Flint water crisis with the most recent findings about the water […]
The HistoryMakers, America’s largest collection of African American video interviews is sponsoring their 5th Back To School initiative. On Friday, September 26, 400 leaders will visit 200 schools…
100.3 The Beat, the School District of Philadelphia and Forman Mills helped hundreds get ready to get back to school last Friday (August 5th) at South Philadelphia High School. The Tom Joyner Back to School Education Extravaganza featured on-site information booths, educational workshops, free school supplies, and book bags. Plus, there was a Forman Mills […]
Join 107.9 WRNB, the School District of Philadelphia and Forman Mills for the Tom Joyner Back to School Education Extravaganza! It takes place on Friday, August 5th from 8 am to 5 pm at South Philadelphia High School, located at 2101 South Broad Street. Parents, you can get your kids ready for school with the […]
Music in the schools has been on the decline in more ways than one. Now that everyone is gearing up to send their little ones back to the classroom (or reuniting with their long-distance loves in the dorms) I wanted to take a trip down memory lane to when school was cool enough to be […]
The source hooked up with Terrence and Rocsi for a "back to school" tribute.
It seems like only yesterday kids were running out of school to begin summer break. Now, our thoughts are turning towards preparing them for the new school year. Already, stores are trying to entice parents with their back to school offers on anything from clothing to stationary. The following tips will allow kids and parents to get back into the school routine in a stress free manner.
Beginning preschool is exciting for some children and for others, it is an anxiety-filled and stressful event that they have no desire to do whatsoever. One of the biggest differences between the excited child and the one that fears this day is how prepared he or she feels about the event prior to its arrival. Preschoolers are still at that tender age when the most important people in their lives are their moms and dads. As parents, we can have a tremendous effect on how that first day of preschool goes. To help ensure that it is as successful as possible, follow these tips to prepare the child and get them off on the right foot.
In addition to studying and working hard in school, being organized is just as important in order to be successful. Not only is it a good trait to learn now, it will be a valuable asset in adulthood as well, when entering the workforce. With hectic schedules, changing classes and needing different materials for each class, learning how to organize your schoolwork can make life so much easier for students.
It’s well-known that the way you perform on a test does not necessarily reflect your intelligence or aptitude. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the mainstream educational system is likely to change their testing habit any time soon. So even though you may not agree with the philosophy of test taking, you’ll still need to do well on them if you want high grades. Some people are simply poor test-takers. If you’re one of those people, never fear; there are strategies you can use to maximize your test-taking potential.
If your child is scared of school, there must be a reason. "Scared of school" is the same concept as feeling fear, and in order to feel fear, there must be a threat of some kind that is affecting your child's perception of the school environment. There are many reasons why your child may feel scared, afraid, or threatened; it doesn't necessarily have to be the school experience itself. There could be any or a combination of various factors causing your child to be afraid. Your job is to get to the root of the problem and find solutions together.
Whether you are a student looking for ways to ensure that homework gets done as quickly and as smoothly as possible, or an adult wanting to encourage your children to complete their homework as accurately as possible, there are a number of ways that you can maintain good homework habits.
