Kelly McLendon

Kelly McLendon is studying Environmental Policy and Journalism. She can be reached via email


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What You Should Know About Standardized Testing

Standardized testing is the bane of some students’ existence as they go through school. Students start getting nervous in the weeks before, as their teachers are taking class time up with preparation worksheets and tips. Standardized tests have been in … Continue reading

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5 Things You Should Know About The No Child Left Behind Act

The entire environment of the school system and the administrative structure has changed rapidly in the past few years. Teachers are now being held more accountable and students are required to test more frequently. Many of these changes also happened … Continue reading

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Brain games

Brain Teasers and Riddles

Brain teasers and riddles will keep your brain in shape. From playing “Brain Age” on your child’s Nintendo DS, to solving riddles in the Sunday paper, keeping your brain going will benefit tremendously in the long run. The value of … Continue reading

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Good at Math? Good at Science? What’s Your Brain Type?

Understanding your brain type will give you clues to how your mind solves problems. Maybe you, or your students or children have a difficult time with crossword puzzles. Maybe your biggest difficulty has always been math. You might be surprised … Continue reading

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Teaching and Identifying Learning Disabilities in Students

Being able to identify and effectively diagnose learning problems in students can benefit both the child and the teacher. As an educator, if you know what modifications you can make in your teaching to ensure the child learns in a … Continue reading

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