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The Office of Adrian H. Cline, Superintendent

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The following is a list of columns published in the DeSoto Sun Herald by the Superintendent of Schools

Keeping Kids Safe in Cyberspace
Communicating as Children Grow Up
FAQ for Parents: Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program
Nutrition Tips for Combating Child Obesity
Good Manners Are Always in Style
What Are Your Children Doing After School?
Young People and Hurricanes
Are You Stressed?
Reassuring Your Child After the Storm
Parent Letter: Back to School After Hurricane Charley
Help Your Child Survive the Teen Years
The School Year--What Happens Between August and May
Preparing for College
Becoming a Reader-Helping Your Child Become a Reader
Family Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals
The Promises and Pitfalls of State and Federal Education Improvement Initiatives
Independence Day
Easing the Transition from School to Summer
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Understanding Dyslexia
Memorial Day
Education During Vacation
Active Families = Healthy Kids
New Safety Rules: Yell and Tell; Find a Mom
What to Do When Your Child Has Test Anxiety
Computers in the Home: Rules Your Family Can Live By
Parents Influence Children's Success in Mathematics
Parents Influence Children's Ability to Read
Students Can Benefit from Talking with Teachers
What You Need to Know About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
We Celebrate the Gifted Child-What about the Others?
Do Not Underestimate the Power of Self-Esteem
Tips for Getting Kids Moving
A Visit with Harriet Beecher Stowe
Educating Children on Personal Safety
Washington's Birthday
Lincoln’s Birthday
A Family Checkup
Sticks and Stones
Talking to Kids about Tough Issues
Talking With Your Child about Current Events
Tips for Reading with Children at Home
Happy New Year
Merry Christmas
Fathers Make a Difference
Money Problems for College Students
How to Help Your Children with Homework
Happy Thanksgiving
Understanding Preteen Power Struggles
We Honor All Who Served
Parenting That Will Last Your Children a Lifetime
Tips for a Happy Halloween
Writing with Children
How to Survive the Teen Years
Instill a Positive Outlook in Your Child
Unsatisfactory Grades
When Your Teenager Will Not Talk to You
Help Students Make the Right Educational Choices
Stop Bullying
Rules for Raising a Respectful Child
If Your Kids Are Singing the Blues, It May Be in Their Notes
Ways to Help Your Teenager Study
Practice Positive, Purposeful Discipline
Meet the School Staff
School Success Results from Planning
Is Your Teen Depressed?
Enjoy the Benefits of Optimism
Simple Things Community, Cultural and Religious Organizations Can Do to Help All Children Read Well and Independently
Simple Things Grandparents, Seniors, and Concerned Citizens Can Do to help All Children Read Well and Independently
Simple Things Families Can Do to Help To Help All Children Read Well and Independently
Parents Matter: Tips for Raising Teenagers, Part III
Parents Matter: Tips for Raising Teenagers, Part II
Parents Matter: Tips for Raising Teenagers
Summer Savvy: Use Vacation to Prepare for School Year
Teachers as Students
Teach Kids to Resolve Conflict
Teaching Children to Be Fair
The Difference Between Tattling and Reporting
Teaching Your Children Values
Helping with Homework
Guard Your Child Against Abduction
Is Your Teenager Overscheduled?
The Art of Parenting Adolescents
Money Does Not Grow on Trees
Your Child's Friendships
Children and Patriotism: The Parent's Role
Advice for Parents: Listening Skills
School Volunteers Help Meet The Needs Of Your Children
Preparing Your Child for College
Ten Ways to Get Along with Your Teenager
Teen Years Are Like Walking a Tightrope
Simple Measures Help Student Prepare for Testing
The Ageless Concerns Teachers Have For Students
I Knew That Nursing Was For Me
Putting Names and Lives on the Line: Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Put Yourself in Their Shoes
Should I Expect More From My Child
A Salute to Our Veterans
How We Nurture Student Interest In Learning
Writing Skills Receive Emphasis
Student Involvement: Why It Is Important
What You Will Learn by Visiting Your Schools
Mealtime: A Time to Communicate
Getting Your Children To Balance Their Lives
Television: At Home and at School
Feeling Good for Good Reason
How to Find Out What Happened at School Today
Develop Your Child's Library Habit
How Can I Make My Child Like School
How Important Is Attendance?
Homework Time: Here is How to Handle It
Beat the Back-to-School Blues
Get into the Routine Before School Starts
Super System for Quality Schools
Some Ways to Say "Good For You" to Your Child
Your Involvement Can Reinforce Children's Learning Rates, Performance, and Confidence
Knowledge vs. Safety: Children and the Internet
Volunteering Helps Others and Helps You
Your Involvement Can Reinforce Children's Learning Rates, Performance, and Confidence
Fostering Self-Esteem
Easing the Transition from School to Summer
Message to the Class of 2002
Schools Make It Possible For All Students To Learn
Everyone Benefits from Your School’s Special Programs
Community Involvement Protects Your Child From At-Risk Behaviors
Terms Used in Education Change Rapidly
School Libraries are Changing
What to Expect from the Middle School Child
School Buses Are A Vital Service
The School Psychologist: A Person Students And Parents Can Turn To For Help
Preschool Benefits Gain Attention
Instructional Support Staff Are Important In Our Schools
School Volunteers Increase Student Achievement
Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test
Five Characteristics Appear in Four to Seven Year-Olds
Effective Principals Emphasize Instruction
Variety and Balance Needed in Extracurricular Activities
DeSoto Middle School Community Open House
Preparation for Post-Secondary Education Starts Early
Students Now Can Apply for Federal Student Aid for 2002-2003 School Year
Paraprofessionals Play an Important Role in Schools
Some Resolutions are Timeless
Parents Can Help Recognize Children’s Learning Problems
December Is Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Schools Guide Student Use of the Internet
Reading is Still the Foundation of Success
Happy Thanksgiving
A Salute to Veterans
Language Diversity in the Classroom--A Challenge and a Benefit
How To Interpret Grade Cards
Tips for Parents on Communicating with Teachers
Character Education--An Important Part of Schools’ Curriculum
Using Peer Mediation Helps Students Resolve Conflict
Helping Children Cope With Acts of Terrorism
Good Relationships Are the Leading Influence on Student Achievement
Good Nutrition Helps Students Find Success In School
Five Factors are the Starting Point for Student Success
How Can I Make My Child Like School
School: Your Child's Number One Job
How To Help Your Child Adjust To A New School
Tips for Getting The Most from Parent-Teacher Conferences
Habits and Attitudes Learned at Home Help Children in School
2001 Legislative Update, Part III
2001 Legislative Update, Part II
Schools Prepare For New Year
2001 Legislative Review Part I
Helping Your Child Prepare for Transitions
The Middle Years Bring Change
Summer: A Time For Enrichment
Technology Enhances Classroom Learning
School Success Results from Planning
Principal’s Role Involves Leading and Managing
Teaching Citizenship Is A Priority
The Role of Public Schooling Evolves with Society
Respect For Self And Others Is Important In Our Schools
How Parents Can Find Out What Happens At School
Building School Pride Through Belonging
Teaching In An Ever-Changing World
Can Children Be Too Busy?
Positive Home-School Relationships Help Students Cope With Losses
Schools Use Diverse Ways to Help Students Apply What They Learn
Changes in Education Standards are Aimed at Promoting Learning
The Positive Purposes of Grades and Test Results
Keeping Students From Taking The Easy Way Out
High School Diplomas are Still Important Today
Education After High School
Students’ Four Relationships
Parents Influence Legislators on Public Policy
Some Ways To Say "Good For You" To Your Child
Maintenance- A Year-Round Effort
The School Guidance Counselor
Helping Your Child Use the Library
Productivity Skills for the New Millennium

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