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Got an e-reader? Learn how to use it at this free session

Unlike the local Santa Clara County libraries, the Los Gatos Library offers library cards to anyCaliforniaresidentwith proper ID and mailing...
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San Jose area libraries with Sunday hours

It always happens. It’s Sunday, late morning, and your child casually mentions the book report that is due on Monday. Sure, you can go to a...
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Libraries offer free tutoring help

Got a math question? Want someone with a critical eye to review an essay? Can’t afford a tutor? Luckily, free online help is just a library...
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The Homework Dilemma

  • Is Homework Effective?
  • September 13, 2011
With the start of the 2011-2012 school year, many of the same issues are rearing their heads. The importance and effectiveness of homework for K-12...
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"I'm stuck, mom." Easy tips to help your child with their math homework

Every parent begins to dread the following words: "Mom, I'm stuck. I don't know how to do this problem." As a parent, you look...
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Part 3 of 4: Homework is a collaborative process

This past Wednesday teachers from El Monte and Wren Avenue Elementary met at Wren Avenue for collaboration time to discuss research-based...
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Part 2 of 4: Helpful homework hints for parents

In part 1 of this series, we established that homework is the child's responsibility and that it is preparation for the growing responsibility...
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Part 1 of 4: Minimizing homework headaches for parents

'I hate homework. Why do I have to do it?' is a sentiment voiced by many students around the country. It's a complaint heard by parents...
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Homework help

The Foundation for the Monterey County Free Libraries, which sponsors the homework centers the county’s libraries have available, offers...
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The two keys to raising a genius!

Dear Dr. Fournier:I was recently reading a Parentingmagazine at the dentist’s office, and I stumbled onto an article entitled “Raise...
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