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6 ways to improve a college essay

Your child has written a draft (or a few drafts) of their college essay — but it's not quite there. Here are six tips for helping your child hone, strengthen, and polish their essay.

Quick writing tips for every age

From preschool through high school, try these easy writing “projects” at home.

Writing on the wall

Why parents must teach writing

Expert Douglas Reeves says kids aren't learning to write, and it's a disaster in the making.

Your high schooler and Common Core: a cheat sheet

Your high schooler and Common Core

Wondering what the Common Core Standards really involve? Here's a quick snapshot of key skills your high schooler will need to learn — and how you can help at home.

7 Common Core questions

7 Common Core questions for parents

Eighty-five percent of U.S. students live in states adopting the new Common Core State Standards. Here are the essential questions — and answers — to get you up to speed.

10 tips for improving teens' writing

Expert suggestions on how to help your teen with writing assignments.

Blast through resistance and teach kids to write

Bestseller's writing tips blast through resistance to teach kids to write.

A best-selling author offers five techniques to get kids excited about putting words on the page.

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