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• Should You Fight a Bully?

  There are usually better, smarter choices than fighting if you are dealing with a bully.

• Kids Talk About: What Makes a Great Teacher

  We asked students what makes a great teacher. Find out what they said!

• How Do I Help a Kid Who’s Bullied?

  Being bullied stinks. But what if you see it happening to someone else? You can help. Find out how.

• A World Without Bullying: Brigitte’s Story

  Brigitte Berman survived bullying in middle school. Now she's helping kids stand up for kids who are teased.

• What Kids Say About: School

  We wanted to know what kids thought about school, so we asked almost 1,000 boys and girls. Find out more in this article for kids.

• Six Steps to Smarter Studying

  You know you need to study, but what are the tricks that super students know? Find out in this article for kids.

• Group Projects for School

  Group projects can be a great learning experience if you know how to plan them out and work together. Find out how in this article for kids.

• Moving to Middle School

  You're moving on up - to middle school. But what will it be like?

• What Is Plagiarism?

  Plagiarism is a form of cheating because it's stealing another person's ideas. But there's a right way to use Internet sources and other references when you're doing homework or a report. Find out more.

• Organize, Focus, Get It Done

  Take these three steps and you'll do better in school.

• Homeschooling

  Someone who's homeschooled doesn't go to a regular school. He or she learns at home and the kid's mom or dad is the teacher.

• How Cliques Make Kids Feel Left Out

  A clique is a group of kids who hang out together. It's kind of like a club. The trouble is, the leaders of a clique won't let everyone join. Find out how to handle cliques in this article for kids.

• What Kids Say About: Bullying

  If you have been bullied, you know how bad it feels. But you might not know how many other kids have felt exactly the same way.

• School Counselors

  Add school counselors to the list of people you can turn to when you need help. They know how to listen and can help kids with life's challenges.

• Getting Along With Teachers

  Kids who get along with their teachers not only learn more, but they're more comfortable asking questions and getting extra help. Read this article to find out how to build good relationships with your teachers.

• When Tests Make You Nervous

  Some people get nervous and worried when they take tests, even if they studied. If that's you, read this article to find out how to stay cool at school when it's time to take a test.

• Going Back to School

  There's a lot of "new" in the first day of school. New teachers, new friends, new shoes, new notebooks, and sometimes, a new school. Find out more about going back to school in this article for kids.

• What to Do if You Don’t Like School

  Everyone has a bad day at school once in a while, but some kids really don't like school. Read this article for kids to find out more.

• Cheating

  Many kids feel tempted to cheat once in a while, but it's not worth it. Read our article on cheating to find out why!

• Getting Homework Help

  Homework, homework, homework. How do you get it done? Get some tips in this article for kids.

• The Real Deal on Repeating a Grade

  Do you know anyone who has repeated a grade? Find out why this happens in this article for kids.