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Back to School
 Websites presented in alphabetical order America Goes Back to School Program 
 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) presents a list of downloadable publications to help "protect the children of your community as they go to and from school or while they are at play." Includes product safety tips and fact sheets on bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates, playground equipment, and more. http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/america.html Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, K-12 Education, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety Last updated Aug 26, 2004 America's Legislators Back to School Program
Program and promotional materials for the annual event held the third week in September that "gives elected officials in all 50 states the opportunity to meet personally with their young constituents and to answer questions, share ideas, listen to concerns and impart a greater understanding of the legislative processes necessary for developing effective public policy." From the National Conference of State Legislatures. http://www.ncsl.org/Default.aspx?TabID=746&tabs=1116,88,407#1116 Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, K-12 Education, Notable People: Government Last updated Aug 31, 2009 Back to School
Annotated links to teacher resources such as back-to-school activities, icebreakers, classroom management techniques, and related concepts and tools. Includes general teaching ideas and resources for English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers. From the Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT). http://www.caslt.org/resources/general/classroom-resource-links-holidays-school_en.php Topics: K-12 Education Last updated May 24, 2009 Back to School
These links "provide resources for students, parents, and educators in preparation for returning to school in the fall." Includes links to sites on how to calculate a grade point average (GPA), school and library locations, financial assistance, school bus safety, immunization schedules for children and adolescents, and more. From USA.gov, the U.S. government's official web portal. http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Back_to_School.shtml Topics: K-12 Education Last updated Aug 18, 2008 Back to School Cartoons
A compilation of back-to-school humor. Includes the name of each artist, a link to the artist's syndicate or newspaper, and contact information. Users may comment or visit an archive of the artist's most recent cartoons. From Daryl Cagle's Professional Cartoon Index. http://cagle.msnbc.com/news/School2006/main.asp Topics: K-12 Education, Media Last updated Aug 30, 2006 Back to School Countdown
"Whether your child will be heading off to kindergarten or college, ... [this site is] offering a prep course on all things back to school." Includes articles on topics such as what teachers wish parents knew, streamlining your morning routine, and creative lunches. From iVillage. http://parenting.ivillage.com/gs/gslearning/0,,d9x8nlkx,00.html?dst=rss%7CMSNBC_Today_Home Topics: K-12 Education Last updated Aug 18, 2008 Back to School Safety
This brief fact sheet includes safety tips for young students, high school students, and college students. Most items relate to auto and homeowner's insurance concerns. Includes a video clip discussing the avoidance of theft at college campuses. From the Insurance Information Institute (III). http://www.iii.org/individuals/other/safety/backtoschool/ Topics: Families, K-12 Education, People, People Last updated May 10, 2006 Back to School Tips
A list of ideas for parents of school-age children, covering topics such as backpack comfort and safety, starting a new school, school avoidance, study habits, child care, television use, and alcohol abuse prevention. From the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/augschool.cfm Topics: Families, K-12 Education, People Last updated Nov 19, 2009 Bureau of Labor Statistics: Back to School
Collection of statistics relating to education and employment. Provides data about unemployment rate and weekly earnings for different levels of education, a list of careers with above average wages and high projected growth, graphs of school enrollment by sex, and information about teacher wages. Includes links to related material. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Division of Information Services. http://www.bls.gov/spotlight/2007/back_to_school/ Topics: Education, K-12 Education Last updated Aug 18, 2008 Going Back to School
Article about the negative emotions children may experience when it is time to return to school in the fall. Includes information about what teachers may talk about on the first day of school, starting middle school, and tips to help avoid some worries on the first day back. From KidsHealth. http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/school/back_to_school.html Topics: Health, Health, K-12 Education Last updated Aug 22, 2005 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Back to School
Facts and statistics about the annual autumnal phenomenon of children and teachers returning to school. Browse topics such as school enrollment, back-to-school shopping, school lunches, languages, the benefits of education, and more. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013847.html Topics: Education, Holidays & Observances, K-12 Education, Statistics Last updated Sep 1, 2009 |
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