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Kids may not realize how much information AI tools can collect, from what they type or upload to details like location or device information.

This article offers practical ways parents can talk with kids about data privacy, online safety, and what information should stay private. Read more:
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Mastery-based learning is designed to help students build confidence one step at a time.

Instead of focusing only on grades or timelines, this approach emphasizes understanding, practice, and support, helping students strengthen skills before moving on to what’s next.

Learn more about what mastery-based learning can look like and what families may want to ask: https://t.co/T6YGxFuXC3

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Did you know extracurriculars can make or break a college application? Leadership, volunteering, and jobs all show character beyond grades. Parents, here’s how to help your teen shine!

Read more: https://t.co/0qkG3YauK6

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Public libraries are becoming hands-on learning hubs for kids and teens.

Many offer STEAM programs, makerspaces, coding activities, robotics, take-home kits, digital tools, and workshops that help children explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in creative ways.

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What’s the coolest program you’ve seen at your local library?

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Expanded education options are only useful if families can find, understand, and act on those options.

Join us for a webinar on 5/27 with @jondeane & @hamlind1 for a behind-the-scenes look at a search experience that aims to solve this.

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More school options don't always make decisions easier. For millions of parents, the search for the right school starts with information they don't have.

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New to GreatSchools? We’re a nonprofit on a mission to help every child get a great education by empowering parents with data and resources.

On https://t.co/GKJKek7Pn4 you can explore 150k+ school profiles with ratings, read parent reviews, and find articles & tools for every step of the education journey. Knowledge is power! #Education

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AI isn’t always right. Helping kids question what they see matters.

Here’s how families can support that: https://t.co/m6OnkbdpJA

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Libraries help bridge the homework gap for many students. Here’s how: https://t.co/BLR0k7M7Z4

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AI literacy is becoming essential for students. Here's why it matters in K–12: https://t.co/gVwPOPUR4c

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Project-based learning helps students apply what they learn in real-world ways.

Here’s how it works: https://t.co/sDSQYVlxPG

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As technology changes how students complete work, trust in the classroom is shifting.

Here’s what families should know: https://t.co/lZjSK5UXFg

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For decades, ZIP codes determined school options, and test scores defined school quality. But parents are asking an entirely different question now: What makes a great school for my child, specifically? @JonDeane is the CEO of @GreatSchools, the school search tool used by 50 million parents, and he’s on a mission to help them answer it:

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Testing isn’t just assessment—it can improve learning. Here’s the science behind it:

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What is an “academic preschool,” and is it right for your child?

Here’s what families should know: https://t.co/5iEFeN0UXO

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Early math skills are one of the strongest predictors of later academic success.

Here are simple ways families can build math confidence at home.
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Waldorf schools take a different approach to learning, emphasizing creativity, storytelling, and hands-on exploration.

This guide explains how Waldorf education works and what families should consider. https://t.co/VpA7yIQVVh

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Finding the right school is about more than a single rating — it’s about understanding the full picture of how a school serves students.

GreatSchools profiles combine multiple measures, including test scores, student progress, and college readiness, to help families see how schools support learning over time.

Explore schools in your community: https://t.co/noMaVD2VQb

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How much does your district spend per student, and what does that number actually tell you?

School spending data can help families understand how resources are allocated across schools and districts. This article walks through how to interpret the numbers and where to find them.

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