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Schools 2017

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In Praise of Mediocre Kids

Not every child is destined to be an Olympic athlete, a music virtuoso, or a Rhodes Scholar…why can’t we just accept that?

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Is Homework Dead?

Why hitting the books after school might soon be a thing of the past.

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How to Vanquish a Bully

Don’t let your little one become a victim.

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Slacker-Friendly Preschools in Greater Boston

Haven’t put your little genius on a waitlist yet? Don’t panic.

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Standardized Testing 2.0: MCAS vs. PARCC

Which is better: a) the MCAS or b) PARCC?

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How to Cure the College-Essay Blues

No need to agonize over the dreaded application essay. Just follow these tips.

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How to Bulk Up That College Resume

Four simple activities that’ll wow college admissions officers.

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How a New Boston Program Is Helping Students with College Loan Debt

How one program is taking a bite out of college loans—one gratis class at a time.

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How to Get Your Undergrad’s Mood in Check

Four ways for parents to smooth the transition to the (semi)autonomous world.

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What Are Those Pricey Degrees Really Worth?

We asked four recent grads about the blood, sweat, and cold hard cash it took to earn their ticket to the real world.