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College Parents of America, Weekend Reading Room (7/19/14)

  image of NYC library reading room by flickr user MichaelKuhn_pics (cc license) Looking for an early jump on your Sunday paper? College Parents of America recommends that you try these recent stories about higher education.

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It’s the Skills That Count: Helping Your Kids Acquire the Skills Employers Want

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Tips for Parents – Smartphone Monitoring

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Understanding Award Letters

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