They were animated videos and songs invented by a jazz musician who wanted to help children learn math.

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Augmented reality apps, like those powered by Qualcomm's Vuforia platform, are being used to help children learn to read.

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Garett says that exposure to this kind of information can help African children learn about their roots, as well as proudly pass on their heritage to future generations.

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President Obama understands that families play the most important role in promoting the healthy development of their children, yet not all families are equipped with the information and support that help them create environments for their children to develop and learn.

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They play with children in pediatric units, help kids learn to read, promote fitness and physical activity, and so much more.

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In states like California and Indiana and Wisconsin, you're seeing steps taken to remove these so-called firewall laws so we can have a clear look at how well our children are learning and what can be done to help them learn better.

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As debate on the Queen's Speech resumed on 2 June 2010, the education secretary said the General Teaching Council for England did not help children learn or aid teachers' development so it had to go.

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Patrimonito helps children learn about a particular World Heritage site and the challenges it faces, proposing a solution to help preserve the site.

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