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What is the best school district in MO?

goodedseekr January 17, 2009

What is the best school district in MO?

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healthy11 January 17, 2009

You don't mention what grade level you're wondering about, but if you do a "google search" on the state's Board of Education... More »

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Would you move your High Schooler to a school with a "4" rating?

Anonymous January 17, 2009

We are considering moving, but the area we like has only one HS which ranked a 4 on the Great School's scale. His current school is just ove 5,... More »

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healthy11 January 17, 2009

Are you staying in the same state? (Ratings in different states aren't relative, because each state uses different tests.)... More »

3collegeeds January 17, 2009

Thank you for bringing up some good points. We would be moving several states away, and although we know some parents... More »

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am migrating to paris am studying in 11th i want to join for 12th in a good school where should i join

chinnu January 17, 2009

am migrating to paris am studying in 11th i want to join for 12th in a good school where should i join

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healthy11 January 17, 2009

Bonjour! Are you talking about going to 12th grade in Paris, France OR a city named Paris in the U.S.A.? There are several... More »

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switching schools

pudding January 16, 2009

We are moving from Orlando, Fl to Houston, TX my kids are in 8th and 9th grade , they are in the process for the FCAT test. Can someone tell me... More »

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healthy11 January 16, 2009

I hate to say it, but I doubt there will be anyone who can answer your question with certainty, because it's unlikely... More »

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"Report Finds Online Threat to Children Overblown"

tjlove January 16, 2009

I just came across an interesting article in the NY Times, in which a task force, consisting of 49 state attorneys general, concluded that...

Inappropriate kissing and touching on high school campuses

mclayborn May 13, 2008

I have a daughter in high school. Earlier this week she came home with a "passion mark" on her neck. She says she got this when she...

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john815 January 15, 2009

this is the most obvious thing in high school right now. Hugging the everywhere. Kissing is made by the student' decision.... More »

tobbyandlui January 16, 2009

Some schools are lacking of student supervision, kids are still outside when bell rings, students walking off the school... More »

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Does Warsaw Indiana or surrounding area offer any after school activities groups or clubs?

zartman1 January 15, 2009

My daughter is a freshman at Monarch Christian Academy, they do not offer much in the way of extra curricular activities. I would like to get my... More »

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healthy11 January 15, 2009

I just did a "google search" and found out that Warsaw, IN has a YMCA as well as park district children's programs...I'm... More »

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UC to Limit Freshman Class

MagnetMom January 10, 2009

While the news is gloomy for UC freshmen, the UC System is promising to open more spots for transfers. The UC officials are proposing...

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MagnetMom January 15, 2009

Here's a link to the projected changes, approved January 14 http://www.latimes.com/news/education/la-011509-me-uc-g,0,195306.gra... More »

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E-textbooks may not be cheaper than regular books

MagnetMom August 28, 2008

With the discussion of the high costs of textbooks, one idea has been e-books. Either on a CD/DVD, or completely accessible from a website. ...

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healthy11 September 2, 2008

Thanks, MSMomm. Speaking for Magnetmom and myself, our kids are reluctant to buying e-texts, but for those interested,... More »

healthy11 January 14, 2009

We spent time today trying to sort out a textbook purchase for next semester, and found a new approach being taken by... More »

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Rent Textbooks to Save Money?

MagnetMom January 14, 2009

I know of some universities that already rent textbooks to students for less than buying them--including San Diego State University (http://www.sdsubooksto...

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healthy11 January 14, 2009

As you said, for non-major courses, it would be a serious consideration. The idea seems akin to e-books, where access... More »

MagnetMom January 14, 2009

I went ahead and looked up some of their prices, and they even sell books, both new and used. The downside is they do... More »

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What is the best school district in MO?

Would you move your High Schooler to a school with a "4" rating?

am migrating to paris am studying in 11th i want to join for 12th in a good school where should i join

switching schools

"Report Finds Online Threat to Children Overblown"

Inappropriate kissing and touching on high school campuses

Does Warsaw Indiana or surrounding area offer any after school activities groups or clubs?

UC to Limit Freshman Class

E-textbooks may not be cheaper than regular books

Rent Textbooks to Save Money?

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