Academic vocabulary words for 9th graders
Help your ninth grader learn these academic vocabulary words — it'll help your teen with reading assignments, writing projects, and oral presentations this year.
Like a Sponge podcast: This is Only a Test
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Don't let your child leave for college without mastering these key life skills!
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Helping your child find her voice
When teasing by middle school boys took an inappropriate turn, the principal helped my daughter advocate for herself.
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