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Amazing Animal Adaptations!

02/02/2023 ● By Lexie Briggs

Have you ever wondered why animals look the way they do? Why do beavers have such large buck teeth? Why do salmon have pale bellies?

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Electronic Waste Competition is Here!

01/02/2023 ● By Daniel Hiestand

The competition runs from January to Earth Day in April and invites all county elementary, middle, K8, and high schools—staff, students, and parents—to divert toxic electronics from the waste stream.

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This is Your Year!

08/31/2022 ● By Kelli Matthews

Back to School with Fun and Flair

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Whose Homework is it Anyway?

07/28/2022 ● By Rick Epstein

A new school year is about to begin, and millions of parents are eager to get started on their kids’ homework.

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We’re All Connected

01/31/2022 ● By Museum of Natural and Cultural History

The world is full of amazing animals, from enormous elephants to tiny termites. There are roughly 8.7 million species of animals found on Earth. It’s our planet’s biodiversity and the connections between all living things that make Earth a unique, wonderful place to live!

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A Bit of Magic!

11/30/2021 ● By Robyn Anderson

Do you believe in magic or magical creatures? Before you say, “no,” stop and think. Do you make a wish as you blow out your birthday candles, or pick up a penny for good luck?

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Back-to-School Gear, Gadgets and Gizmos

09/01/2021 ● By Kelli Matthews

Heading back to school may look different this year, but having the right gear and gadgets can make it feel like a fresh start for a new school year.

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Juggling Struggling and Advanced Students in the Classroom

09/01/2021 ● By Morgan Jemmali

This fall, after a 4-term Covid slide, on top of the summer slide, K-12 teachers will experience the largest scale of disparities of skill levels among students, and math teachers will witness more and tougher cases than their colleagues.

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Welcome To the Year After

09/01/2021 ● By Joshua Hirschstein

Will my elementary/middle/high school child’s future abilities and opportunities be limited because of a “shallower” year of school-room study?

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Back-to-School Bike Safety

09/01/2021 ● By Pilar Bradshaw, M.D., F.A.A.P.

The reality is that every year many kids are seriously injured in bicycle accidents. Taking a few precautions can help your kids stay safe on their wheels.

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Back to School in Nature

09/01/2021 ● By Beth Stein

There are countless ways you can prep for “back to school” as well as complement a traditional curriculum while having healthy outdoor adventures in nature.

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Learning Style: Mirror into a Child’s Natural Soul

08/02/2021 ● By Kim Green-Spangler

The manner in which information is learned, material is comprehended, and concepts are processed called a “learning style.” How often have adults wondered what makes a child tick?

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