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The Frugal Traveler: Tips for navigating the teen sports circuit

Source: MCT News Service | 468 words

Whether you're driving the kids to games yourself, or sending them on a bus provided by the school, coordinating sports-related teen travel itineraries can be a logistical exercise requiring military precision.

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Don't drown in student debt when income shrinks

Source: MCT News Service | 634 words

One of the federal government's best options to help you pay your student loan debt _ squaring your monthly payments with all the drains on your paycheck _ also happens to be one of the most overlooked.

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Cursive handwriting no longer a focus in many elementary schools

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Source: MCT News Service | 1081 words

CHICAGO _ Vicki Zurkowski wonders if today's cursive handwriting will be tomorrow's hieroglyphics _ an ancient form of writing decipherable by only a few experts in a specialized field.

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cursive handwriting

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A student types on a laptop after finishing a cursive lesson in Gen Bentley's third-grade class at Bannockburn Elementary School, September 23, 2011.

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Books secured with a piggy bank.

Source: Tribune Media Services

Books secured with a piggy bank.

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SPECIAL SECTION: Back to school

Source: Tribune Media Services | 23 stories 14 graphics

Whether you're eight or 18, It's almost time to head back to the classroom.

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Room for improvement; Finding a compatible roommate no sure thing

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Source: Tribune Media Services | 523 words

As the "back to school" date draws near, incoming college freshman across the nation are receiving e-mails with crucial information: who they are assigned and perhaps resigned to live with for the next nine months.

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Party patrol; Use caution when attending get-togethers on and off campus

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Source: Tribune Media Services | 365 words

College may be the holy grail of alcohol consumption. But even though these parties can be an awesome good time, a person always needs to be aware. One of the best ways to prevent trouble is to not accept a cup from anyone and to never put your cup down. But aside from the more nefarious drugging of a drink, a more prevalent hazard is one of getting way too drunk.

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Join the club; High school groups help students follow interests, try new things

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Source: Tribune Media Services | 415 words

High school can be a daunting place, even for returning students. On a high school campus, there are clubs of many different kinds and subjects. Joining a club can bring you and students who like what you like together. Clubs can help make high school fun. During anime club, you might get to watch an anime every lunch period.

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Outta here; Dropping courses can be a useful option, but don't get used to it

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Source: Tribune Media Services | 510 words

Sitting in your first class at college is a thrilling experience. And then the professor starts talking. For one reason or another -- it's a lecture class instead of a discussion class, there is a paper due every single week on top of 300 pages of reading, or even that the way the professor is teaching just doesn't mesh with how you learn-- this is definitely not the class for you. Drop it.

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Campus companions; Want a pet at school? Think it through before you make a choice

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Source: Tribune Media Services | 382 words

Pets on campus are wonderful. They offer comfort, affection and something to snuggle. But the majority of pets are not allowed in dorms.

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Kids' back-to-school styles put a functional twist on adult trends

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Source: Tribune Media Services | 426 words

The ritual of shopping for back-to-school clothes is universally practiced and, at least for girls, quite a bit more exciting than buying pencils and a box of Kleenex for the classroom. It's also important for helping a child establish his or her identity, even as early as elementary school.

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Sad start; First day of kindergarten may make students weepy, but what about the parents?

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Source: Tribune Media Services | 604 words

The start of kindergarten is part of a long line of "first-day-of" milestones in a child's life. Although parents may perceive it as a big deal to the child, experts say dropping him or her off on the first day of school is often more traumatic for the parent.

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Simple style; For the right college wardrobe, keep it stylish yet comfortable

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Source: Tribune Media Services | 809 words

Navigating an appropriate college wardrobe is admittedly a challenge, especially the August before your freshman year, when you have absolutely no idea what youaEUR(TM)ll actually need and have yet to accumulate said T-shirts and sweatpants.

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Graduate students will pay more for loans under debt deal

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Source: MCT News Service | 498 words

Graduate students wound up on the "Loser" list from Washington's debt deal.

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