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What Your Mother Didn’t Tell You About the Internet

Here is a copy of a presentation done by ACS tech specialist, Brian Turner.  This presentation was part of a parent coffee presented by the ACS Middle School on February 22nd.  Please click on the image below to see this presentation

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As Girls Become Women, Sports Pay Dividends

Almost four decades after the federal education law called Title IX opened the door for girls to participate in high school and college athletics, a crucial question has remained unanswered: Do sports make a long-term difference in a woman’s life?
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Encourage a positive perspective

Falling into a rut is normal once in a while. But your child shouldn’t make a habit of it. If she seems frustrated about school (“Class is boring! What’s the point?”), give her motivation to stay on track. You can:
•Suggest a positive outlook.  When she speaks negatively, offer alternatives. (She says: “This is too [...]

10 Tips for Starting Your College Search

10 Tips for Starting Your College Search – Professors’ Guide (usnews.com) http://bit.ly/9AyYLv

Blogging from my iPhone

Just using our PD day at ACS to catch up on my tech skills