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May 2, 2023

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Win the Fight Against the Summer Slide

The end of the school year is fast approaching, and if you’re like most parents, you’re already making plans to keep your children gainfully occupied. We get it—the stakes are high. Bored kids and free time aren’t always the most productive combination. While your littles, middles and teens need downtime,…
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September 28, 2022

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Campus Spotlight: Florida School of the Arts

Editor’s note: Florida’s colleges and universities offer a diverse array of high-value, high-quality educational opportunities, including some you may never have heard about. We will shine a light on these in our occasional “Campus Spotlight” series. At Florida School of the Arts, nurturing student creativity is never a bother or…
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September 14, 2022

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Florida’s 2023 Teacher of the Year Provides Five Tips for Parents

Melissa Matz was selected as the 2023 Florida Teacher of the Year on July 14, 2022. Melissa began her career in the Sunshine State when she was recruited after graduating from University of Northern Iowa. She attended the “Great Florida Teach-In,” a job fair organized by the Florida Department of…
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August 8, 2022

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Which extracurriculars are right for your child?

Back-to-school season is a natural time to re-evaluate your kids’ extracurricular activities: which ones to add, which ones to continue, and which to drop. With so many options, how should you and your child choose? We decided to tackle this tough question with the tried-and-true “5 Ws and 1 H.”…
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July 12, 2022

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Tips to prepare your rising college freshman

With college classes beginning in August, Florida’s first-time college parents are wondering what they can do to prepare. Mandy Shields knows a thing or two about that. Shields, the interim director of the Residential Student Experience at Florida State University, has more than two decades of experience talking to college…
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June 13, 2022

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Kid-reviewed and approved Sunshine State books

Sometimes the hardest part of reading is choosing what you hope will be a great book. The Florida Association for Media in Education gives parents and students a jumpstart by publishing an annual list of books sure to be a hit with kids. And this time of year is perfect…
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May 3, 2022

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Gift Ideas that Teachers Love

With another school year drawing to a close, it’s time to think about the best way to thank the teachers. These high-impact human beings work tirelessly for our children, inspiring them and awakening curiosity, while sharing their passion for learning. Gift cards take away some of the anxiety of finding…
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April 1, 2022

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¡Obtenga efectivo para la universidad!

La Inscripción Abierta del Plan Prepagado 2022 ya está aquí, y nosotros tenemos grandes noticias para los residentes de la Florida. Las familias que adquieran un Plan Prepagado antes del 30 de abril pueden recibir un bono en efectivo de hasta $500 para cubrir los gastos adicionales de la universidad…
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January 21, 2022

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Saving for your child’s future can be as simple as 1, 2, 3

So you just had a baby, huh? Welcome to the club! Initiation includes months of sleep deprivation, decision-making above your paygrade and the weight of your child’s world on your shoulders. Maybe the last thing on your mind is how you’ll pay for your kid’s college experience, but if that…
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January 18, 2022

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Florida Prepaid Can Make Trade Careers Happen

The world is changing fast these days—right along with your child’s interests, abilities and post-high school opportunities. Maybe they don’t want to attend a traditional 4-year university. Maybe they want to enter the workforce sooner and start earning their own money. Maybe they want to master a skilled trade and…
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