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Raising the Bar Creative Concepts: July 2013
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Thursday, July 18, 2013. Can I Get a Volunteer? 160;Can I Get a Volunteer? How Kids Benefit From Serving Their Community. By Lara Krupicka . Volunteering gives kids a chance to try new things. In the process they can uncover talents and interests they hadnt been aware of. Some may even go on to pursue college studies and careers inspired by their volunteer experiences. READ MORE . . . Thursday, July 4, 2013. Get off the Couch! Keeping Your Family Healthy During the Summer (and Beyond). Get off the Couch!
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Raising the Bar Creative Concepts: October 2014
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Monday, October 6, 2014. Goodbye NNAT, Hello CogAT! Just when you thought you knew everything there was to know about HISD requirements to qualify your child for gifted and talented programs. They change the tests! The CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) will now replace the NNAT (Naglieri) and later this spring, the IOWA will replace the Stanford. No need to panic, however! Raising the Bar has you covered! Want to know more? Read on. . . Goodbye NNAT, Hello CogAT. In a nutshell, what is the CogAT?
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Raising the Bar Creative Concepts: September 2014
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Monday, September 29, 2014. Organizational Tutoring: A Sound Investment in Your Student's Future by Mikey Smith, M.Ed. A Sound Investment in Your Students Future. By Mikey Smith, M.Ed. So, how was school today? Remember when your student was younger, and he or she would respond to this question with breathless excitement, regaling you with every detail of every day, from who got in trouble (never your child, of course! To what was for lunch? READ MORE . . . Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Learn More About RTB.
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Raising the Bar Creative Concepts: November 2013
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Friday, November 22, 2013. Meet the ISEE and HSPT: Private School Placement Tests. Meet the ISEE and HSPT:. Private School Placement Tests. By Mikey Smith, M.Ed. Ninth grader Ann Bennett (not her real name) was terrified. The cause of her fear? Here's how the tests stack up:. For more information on the ISEE, click here: http:/ erblearn.org/parents/admission/isee/isee-test-overview. Whether tests are scored at the school itself (Open HSPT) or at the testing service (Closed HSPT), the results are forwarde...
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Raising the Bar Creative Concepts: April 2014
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Decisions, Decisions. . . Finding the Perfect Summer Camp for your Child. Finding the Perfect Summer Camp for Your Child. By Mikey Smith, M.Ed. As summer camp season approaches, the choices are seemingly endless. There are camps for everything from cooking to karate to quilting and everything in between. But whats the best fit for your child? Raising the Bar Recommendations: From Fishin to Football, Karma Kids Yoga, The Great Outdoors, Whats Cookin? READ MORE . . .
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Raising the Bar Creative Concepts: July 2014
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Teaching New Dogs Old Tricks. Old Tricks for New Dogs? Teaching 21st Century Students 20th, 19th, and 18th Century Skills. By Mikey Smith, M.Ed. Budgeting and Banking Basics. Some lessons in fiscal responsibility today might help your child become a wiser consumer and avoid debt later. Many parents cringe at the idea of giving their children sharp objects like knives or access to potentially dangerous appliances like an oven or stove. But there is no reason to think that most ...
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Raising the Bar Creative Concepts: Goodbye NNAT, Hello CogAT!
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Monday, October 6, 2014. Goodbye NNAT, Hello CogAT! Just when you thought you knew everything there was to know about HISD requirements to qualify your child for gifted and talented programs. They change the tests! The CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) will now replace the NNAT (Naglieri) and later this spring, the IOWA will replace the Stanford. No need to panic, however! Raising the Bar has you covered! Want to know more? Read on. . . Goodbye NNAT, Hello CogAT. In a nutshell, what is the CogAT? Figure A...
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Raising the Bar Creative Concepts: June 2013
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Social Media: How Much Do You REALLY Know? How Much Do You REALLY Know? By Mikey Keating Smith, M.Ed. 160; . READ MORE . . . Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Learn More About RTB. Visit Our Main Website. Visit Our Facebook Page. Visit Our Twitter Page. Visit Our YouTube Channel. Translate Our Blog Into Your Home Language! Follow Us by Email. Social Media: How Much Do You REALLY Know? Travel template. Powered by Blogger.
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Raising the Bar Creative Concepts: Teaching New Dogs Old Tricks
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Teaching New Dogs Old Tricks. Old Tricks for New Dogs? Teaching 21st Century Students 20th, 19th, and 18th Century Skills. By Mikey Smith, M.Ed. Budgeting and Banking Basics. Some lessons in fiscal responsibility today might help your child become a wiser consumer and avoid debt later. Many parents cringe at the idea of giving their children sharp objects like knives or access to potentially dangerous appliances like an oven or stove. But there is no reason to think that most ...
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