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School is back in session and students everywhere are starting fresh with optimism of being better organized and getting better grades this school year. One surefire way to stay organized is utilizing a tool that almost every school offers: an agenda.<\/strong> Don’t stuff it at the bottom of your locker or backpack or leave it lying in your room; get it out every day and use it to keep on top of assignments, test dates, extra-curricular activities and more.<\/p>\n

Not sure of the best way to use your agenda\/day planner? Take a look at our checklist and be on your way to better organization skills today (and the rest of the year!)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Stay tuned in September for more ways to #GetOrganized and get off to a great start this school year.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you want to read some older posts on how to get & stay organized, read:
\nProject Plan of Attack<\/a>
\nPro Tips for Better Organization and Better Grades<\/a>
\nOrganization: Tips for Teens from a Teen<\/a><\/p>\n

Unlock the key to a successful high school year\u2014find out more here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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