http://www.examiner.com/x-10056-Philadelphia-Parenting--Education-Examiner?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Parenting--Education-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:59:25 -0700 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:29:42 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-10056-Philadelphia-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m9d22-New-Jersey-Charter-School-Directory?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Parenting--Education-Examiner  Charter schools are tuition-free public schools. These schools serve the communities they are located within by providing alternatives to the traditional public school. Each school differs based on their guiding theme or mission. 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The deadline for having your ev... evaluation Wed, 13 May 2009 17:01:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10056-Philadelphia-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Help-I-need-a-homeschool-evaluator?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Parenting--Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10056-Philadelphia-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Friday-Five-Family-fun-in-and-around-Philadelphia?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Parenting--Education-Examiner An engaging stingray at the Adventure Aquarium. Courtesy of Jeff Reeder. Welcome to the Friday five! Five fun events or activities to do in and around Philadelphia this weekend.1- National Train Day. 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