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Grades 6-8

Middle school is an important time for learning and socialization. Explore topics for parents and teachers of middle school students, including:

  • Extracurricular and social activity information
  • Day in the life spotlights of real middle school students
  • Tips from online middle school teachers

Grades 6-8

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5 Science Experiments Using the Five Senses for Students
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5 Science Experiments Using the Five Senses for Students

Help your child build observation skills with hands-on science experiments using the five senses. Try the activities together and make science at home fun!

Best Online Learning Platforms for K–12 Students
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Best Online Learning Platforms for K–12 Students

Compare online learning platforms for students and see how they support growth and skill development. Read on to find the right fit for your student!

What is an online charter school?
How Online Learning Works
What is an online charter school?

Learn what online charter schools are, how they work, and if they’re right for your student. Free, public education with flexible online learning options

K12 Game On Competition 2026: Launch Your Student’s Journey in Educational Game Design
K12 Community
K12 Game On Competition 2026: Launch Your Student’s Journey in Educational Game Design

Find the 2026 K12 Game On Competition! Learn how to explore educational game design, develop STEM skills, and compete in this exciting opportunity.

Lock the Clock, Move the Class 
Tips & Support for Parents
Lock the Clock, Move the Class 

The daylight saving debate misses one thing: dark school mornings. See what parents and teachers say, and the fix that isn’t a new clock.

How to Make Studying More Fun
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How to Make Studying More Fun

Find ways to turn boring study sessions into engaging, enjoyable experiences with options designed to boost motivation and sharpen focus with fun.

How Online Schools Keep Students Motivated
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How Online Schools Keep Students Motivated

What keeps online students motivated? Explore the ways schools and teachers keep students motivated through engagement. Read on to learn more!

The Top Guide to Organization for Middle School Students
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The Top Guide to Organization for Middle School Students

Help your middle schooler stay on top of school with organizational tips. From keeping supplies in order, to managing homework. Discover tips for success!

Signs Your Child Is Struggling After Returning to School
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Signs Your Child Is Struggling After Returning to School

Discover signs your child is struggling to adjust to a new school system, learn the best grade to change schools, and find actionable solutions.

Top Tips for Making Homework Go More Smoothly
Tips & Support for Parents
Top Tips for Making Homework Go More Smoothly

Find simple ways to help homework go more smoothly. Help your child build good homework habits and get assignments done. Explore the tips today!

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