For some families, back to school in the fall is the start of an ongoing battle to get kids to practice reading, finish their math homework and learn basic geography.
But learning outside the classroom doesn't have to be painful.
If your kids attend schools that encourage (or even require) students to use iPads, you're probably already familiar with some of these apps.
For the rest of us, here's a selection of educational apps that will keep your grade-school kids fresh for the new year.
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