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5 Tips to Engage Your Reader at Home

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As a parent with children, it is not enough just to encourage your child to read in school or for homework. You must encourage your child to read for enjoyment to create a lifelong bond between them and their reading. Many studies show that recreational reading is just as important as reading textbooks for a specific class. As education continues to absorb and implement the research behind … [Read more...]

10 Hidden Treasures at Your Community’s Public Library

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The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District serves six unique communities in the DFW area. All of them provide a free public library that holds treasures for all ages. With summer here, make sure to take advantage of all the great resources your public library has to offer. Awesome Resources From Your Local Library Public libraries provide the following 10 services at no … [Read more...]

New Approach for Preparing Students for Jobs that Do Not Exist Yet

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Imagine you ask your child the familiar question, “What did you learn today in school?” After a couple of mumbles and the common, “I don’t remember”, they finally respond by saying, “Oh...we're doing a PBL.” As a parent, that may lead to more questions than answers. Therefore, allow us to guide you in taking a deeper look into Project-Based Learning (PBL). As we prepare students for life after … [Read more...]

6 Awesome Ideas to Help Your Student be Successful on Exams [Updated]

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Exams in CFBISD are right around the corner. The following tips can help students in any grade be prepared for a big exam day. With every point being crucial; these tips can help your students do well on all of their tests. 1. Establish a Schedule (Link w/ Video) One of the hardest, but most helpful techniques is to establish a study schedule at least one week before the actual date of the test. … [Read more...]