Education Minute Listening to the radio one minute a day can have a positive impact on your children. Eastern Michigan University and WWJ Newsradio 950 have created the Education Minute, offering educational tips and advice to help parents complement and extend the learning their children do in school. Education Minute will air daily on WWJ, starting April 7, at 9:22 a.m., 12:23 p.m.; 5:40 p.m., and 9:53 p.m.
Daily topics covered are: Math - Mondays; Technology - Tuesdays; Writing and Reading - Wednesdays; Science - Thursdays; Learning Beyond the Walls - Fridays. Each week features a different age focus ranging from pre-kindergarten to college.
Click on the title above to find valuable resources to help you and your child along the way, and to listen to Education Minute reports online.
School Closings Website SchoolClosed.com is the most convenient way to learn if a school is open, closed, or has a change of schedule due to the weather or any other problem. Sign up to receive an instant alert whenever there is a change
Measles Cases On the Rise Measles cases in the U-S are on the rise, .reaching the highest point in ten years at 131 cases reported. In 2007, there were only 42. Chief of Family Medicine at St. John Macomb Hospital, Dr. Sam Awada talked to WWJ Newsradio 950's Pat Sweeting about what to watch out for.
Budget Woes for Detroit Public Schools Michigan Legislature's top Republican is prodding state officials to fix a dire financial mess in the Detroit Public Schools.
Beat the Back to School Sniffles Whether it’s a reaction to pollens and dust, bee stings or food, allergies affect some 60 million Americans. And, according to experts at Ingham Regional Medical Center, allergies are the most frequently reported chronic condition in children.
More Back to School Resources
Rent College Text Books at Chegg.com Save money when you rent instead of buy, This web site offers savings of up to 80% on millions of rental textbooks. Fast fast delivery to your door and free return shipping.
Ray Martin: Keeping College Kids From Credit Card Trap College students usually find themselves bombarded with offers from credit card companies when they hit campus. And knowing ahead of time how to navigate those and other financial waters is vital for students and their parents.
100 Ways to Help Your Child and School Succeed There are many ways to be involved with your child’s education. You’re probably doing some of these things already. The Parent Teacher Association has compiled a variety of suggestions for helping you and your child succeed.
Everyday Illnesses and Injuries From the flu to nosebleeds to broken bones, KidsHealth.org has you covered from head to toe with tons of info about common illnesses and injuries.
Backpack Safety 101 Some helpful tips to insure you know how to safely use your backpack in order to promote spinal health.
Yahoo! Teachers: Coming Soon An easy-to-use Web site and peer network designed by and for teachers. Get ready to create, modify and share standards-based curriculum!
Back to School @ USA.gov A collection of links that provide resources for students, parents, and educators in preparation for returning to school in the fall.
College Students: Importance of Sleep The National Sleep Foundation is dedicated to alerting the public, healthcare providers and policymakers to the life-and-death importance of adequate sleep.
Jinx the Kindergarten Jitters Back to school: Prepare your kindergartner for the start of school with activities, stories and just plain talk about the exciting journey ahead.
10 Tips for Smart Back-to-School Shopping The best strategy for back-to-school shopping? Get organized, stock up on the basics and look for sales and promotions. Here's how.
Back-to-School Supply List Shopping early for back-to-school supplies gives you a chance to look for bargains. Here's a basic list if you don't have one from your child's school yet.
How to Furnish a Dorm Room You don't have to spend a fortune to outfit a college dorm room comfortably. Here are some strategies to make your dorm room home.
How to Pack for Your Dorm Room Your dorm room will be your new home for the months to come. Take what you need to make it comfortable. Check out this list of essential items.
Back to School Recipes Ring in the school year with simple, kid-friendly breakfasts, lunches and dinners from the Food Network.
Featured Podcasts
OMOF - Back To School 9/2
Our Michigan, Our Future: As Michigan kids head back to class, WWJ's Greg Bowman reports that this week also marks a new beginning for many local educators.
Back To School 08/27
Next week, it's "back to school" for Michigan public school kids. WWJ and the Detroit News have been helping you get ready all month long. Today, Newsradio 950's Jayne Bower with a lesson on the best "school fuel".
Back To School 08/18
WWJ's Jayne Bower, as part of Newsradio 950's Back To School partnership with the Detroit News, talks to Tom Pachera, the lead teacher of Design Technology at Ann Arbor's new Skyline High Scool.
Back to School Tips 2 8/4
WWJ is teaming up with the Detroit News to bring you back-to-school tips. Newsradio 950's Jayne Bower found some back to school bargains at an unexpected place.
Back to School Tips 1 8/4
As part of WWJ's series with the Detroit News, Newsradio 950's Jayne Bower takes a look at an unexpected place to find back-to-school BARGAINS.
Going to the Head of a New Classroom - 8/29
How Detroit Public School students learn to be leaders and deal with diversity and conflict as consolidation forces them to a new school this fall.
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