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What Your State Is Doing To Beef Up Civics Education

NPR HigherEd

Not enough people know how a bill becomes a law and other aspects of civic life. More than half the states are trying to fix that. See how your state is doing and take our quiz.

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The 'Over-Parenting Crisis' In School And At Home

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Cutting kids' meat or doing their laundry can undermine their sense of self-worth, two books argue.

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Raising Brilliant Kids — With Research To Back You Up

NPR HigherEd

Two experts believe that six C's form a framework that can help parents guide kids as they grow.

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Trying To Get Your First Job? There's A Class For That

NPR HigherEd

Didn't land an internship or job this summer? Maybe next school year you could try taking a class. Many courses help with your cover letter, resume and interview skills.

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DeVos To Make It Tougher For Defrauded Students To Seek Debt Relief

NPR HigherEd

The Trump administration is proposing new rules that make it harder for defrauded students to get relief from the federal government, in an attempt to save taxpayers money.