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- Other Resources
  
  Below are various links to other website resources that parents may find useful:
  www.stopbullying.gov – A federal government website managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.
  “Understanding Bullying and Cyberbullying” – A guide from www.onlineschools.org
  Bullying Awareness and Prevention – Website page from www.learnpsychology.org
  www.drugrehab.com – Resources that teens can use to understand the dangers of addiction as well as help those who are already suffering.
  www.addictioncenter.com – Resources on teenage substance abuse prevention.
  “Signs and Symptons of Drug Abuse in Teens” – An article from onthewagon.org
  www.rehabcenter.net – An organization dedicated to connecting people seeking addiction treatment to the resources they need to succeed
  www.arbookfind.com – This website helps parents select the right book for their child to read. Click here for an overview of how to use AR BookFinder.
  “6 ways good parents contribute to their child’s anxiety” – An article from the Washington Post, April 1, 2016
  “Why Parents Should Not Make Kids Do Homework” – An article from Time Magazine, March 8, 2016
  www.griffined.org – Raising academic achievement for grades K-8 through fun educational music.
  Grade Level Milestones – A free online collection of videos aimed at helping parents understand grade-level expectations in grades K-12
  A Close Look at Close Reading – An article that discusses “close reading”, a key requirement of the Common Core State Standards
  Typing Club – Free online typing lessons
  www.njhs.us – Skills that will prepare students for the future (National Junior Honor Society)
  Math resources
  www.youcubed.org – Videos, articles, and games from Stanford University Graduate School of Education on mathematics learning and promoting a Growth Mindset.
  www.shmoop.com – Common Core math standards with examples and related tools.
  www.mathisfun.com – Interactive website that offers homework help.
  Accelerated Reader BookFinder Overview (YouTube)