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STUDENT COMMENTARY In response to “China to Curb Overly Entertaining Reality TV.” The Chinese people must bid farewell to reality television. Christopher Bodeen reports the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, (SARFT) limited television to “meet the public’s demand for varied, multilevel, and high quality viewing.” Bodeen writes that the Chinese want to promote [...]

During test week, your teens just want to get through midterms and be stress-free! To keep your kids sane, try out these tips during your teen’s upcoming midterm tests.

If you’re grasping for straws at a good example of how your teens just might actually use math someday, don’t look for the next Bill Nye of math facts to tell your kids that math is cool. Just tune into Jeopardy.

This month, the high school stress is on. If the PSAT, SAT, ACT and PLAN test weren’t enough for your teens to tackle, midterms should start any day now. How will you help your teens beat the stress?

Test prep takes center stage this month: With an overwhelming line up of the SAT exam, PSAT test, ACT, PLAN test and midterms, chances are your teen won’t have much time off for anything else.

Which math track is your teen taking in high school? If you’re not sure yet, read Michael’s story about his experiences with advanced math.

Today, the entire nation is remembering September 11, 2001, the day that provoked the U.S. to declare war on terror. On the tenth anniversary, top educational sources give their take on the impact of the events across border lines and demographics.

Gamification is the process of turning just about anything into a game. Want to gamify your teen’s homework? Read this article in Forbes Magazine by Alleyoop’s own VP of Marketing, Gerard LaFond.

Back to school 2011 is just around the corner, if your teens haven’t started already. To keep yourself from breaking the bank and just plain freaking out, plan ahead and prioritize your teen’s needs this back to school season.

Want to keep math class from defeating your teen? Find out what you can do to help your struggling student to become a math whiz.