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What's the Latest? Book bags, notebooks, calculators, and more. From essentials to fun gadgets, find items that enhance your high school experience.
Buy an Amazon Kindle
If you read over some reviews of the Kindle e-Reader, you’ll find that it has all sorts of amazing features. It can store hundreds of books, it looks fantastic, it’s friendly on the eyes, it enables you to access your favorite newspapers and blogs, and it sports some easy-to-use controls. That’s all good for avid leisure readers. But what about students?
Should I Buy That Gadget?
Some gadgets and student supplies really delver what they promise. Others disappoint us--which is really upsetting when we've spent a few hundred dollars for them. Find out which supplies and gadgets are really helpful for students, and which you might want to pass over.
Pulse Smartpen by Livescribe
Livescribe’s Pulse smartpen is an actual ink pen that records what you’re writing and what you’re hearing as you take lecture notes. Anyone who has ever struggled at the back of an auditorium trying to make notes and listen to a professor will love it!
Create Your Own Notebook
Are you tired of the same old designs and options when it comes to schools supplies? Create your own notebook and express yourself. If you have an artistic flair, or if you just like to make a statement, you can create your own personalized notebooks for school.
Homework Timers

Homework timers can be the perfect time management tool for students who tend to get distracted from their studies. And there's a time for everyone! You'll find timers in crazy shapes and designs and others that shake, vibrate, beep, flash, and ring. There are selections for the hearing impaired and a few for those who like loud noises!

Why do timers work? Timers tend to improve a stud…

Electronic Thesaurus
The electronic thesaurus with built in dictionary is a terrific tool for students because it is easy to carry in a backpack and it serves so many purposes. You can check the meaning of a word, find the correct pronunciation, and find a synonym - all on the go.
Graphing Calculators Compared
Students and parents are often confused about which calculator to buy. It's a good idea to read over the features of three popular graphing calculators to determine which one is right for you.
Sleep Solutions for Roommates
Many studies have shown that a good night's sleep is essential for student success. Don't underestimate the importance of good sleep habits when it comes to doing well in class. If you're not getting enough sleep, or if you share a room with a roommate with crazy habits, check out these sleep solutions.
Cell Phone Tips
It's hard to find a student without a cell phone. Good or bad, they're a permanent fixture for most teens. But did you know that the cell phone can actually be a handy device for aiding in homework and studies, and it can be a great safety feature, as well!
Microsoft Student 2007
Microsoft Student 2007 is easy to use and it does provide tools for improving student success, but it comes with a hefty pricetag.
School Supplies on a Budget
Parents and students feel the pressure when it comes time to buy a new stock of school supplies. Students want what's new and popular, while parent want to stick to a budget. Sometimes you can find a way to make everybody happy.
The Princeton Review Pocket Prep for the SAT
Now you can study for the SAT anywhere at any time!
School Supplies List
The most successful students are always prepared to complete any assignment as soon as it's given. This list provides suggested materials for students in grades ten through twelve. It's a handy list of items you should keep in your bookbag or at home.
Calculators in the Classroom
Some parents and students are surprised to discover that high performing calculators are encouraged in the modern classroom. This Q&A article addresses parents' concerns about technology replacing the brain.

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