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Back to School Apps for Parents
From homework to field trips, the new school year is about to put a lot more on our plates. But managing it all and helping students be as successful as they can be is easier with the right apps. I have some great back to school apps… for Parents! The TeachMe app line gives parents access to short lessons for age-appropriate subjects from preschool to third grades. For example, the kindergarten version consists of six subjects and helps students with sight words, math, letter tracing, and more. The app is $1.99 for iOS for one grade level. The School A to Z app brings helps parents understand their child’s homework.…
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Back to School Savings Apps
For parents and students alike, the countdown is on for that first day of school – and with that comes the inevitable back to school shopping. But with the right app, shoppers can a fighting chance at getting the best possible deals. Retale shows the latest ads for dozens of retailers, from Kmart and Target to CVS and Rite Aid. Type in your ZIP code for the latest circulars near you. Retale also lets you search for specific products, practically guaranteeing the best deal, and it can be set up to send an alert when the price of an item drops. The app is free for iOS and Android. The…
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Back to School apps for 2014
It’s back to school time across the US. And as today’s high tech students return to the classrooms, there’s some handy apps to make the return to studying more efficient and manageable. For iPhone and iPad users, the iStudiez app is a great organizational tool for high school and college students who have to juggle classes, school events and study time. It tracks the student’s schedule during the day and help plan and manage their courses and class details, locations, instructors, holidays and grades. For Android users, the myHomework Student Planner does the same thing, organizing classes and homework with customizeable widgets. Simple Mind is a great app for Android…
