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'High School Musical' writer Peter Barsocchini is making the pre-teen rounds, moving from his 'HSM' Disney Channel roots over to Nickelodeon, which has just picked up a half-hour pilot of his new concept, 'Summer Camp.'

Set to begin filming in Malibu next month, "Summer camp, in reality, is an iconic experience for kids," Barsocchini tells the Hollywood Reporter, "and the show is an opportunity to present the comedy and emotion kids experience when they are away from home for the first time."

Barsocchini made a name for himself in 2004 when he wrote 'High School Musical' for his daughter, Gabriella, and her friends, many of whom he named 'HSM' characters after. The sequel became the highest-rated cable broadcast in history, with 17.2 million viewers, and the theatrical 'Senior Year' installment had the biggest opening weekend of any movie musical in history. The series, in turn, launched the careers of Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, among others.

Can you make the grade?

The beginning of fall will always mean one thing -- back-to-school season.

And in honor of this special time of year, we present you with a pop quiz all about TV schools.

Where did Felicity go to college? Was a baby ever born at Bayside High? Please keep your eyes on your own paper. Pencils out ... you may begin.

How much do you know about TV sports stars?

Always picked last in gym class? That's OK. You don't need to be a jock to ace this game.

You do, however, need some serious TV skills to answer which position Tim Riggins plays, which sport was popular on Caprica or which Simpsons' sibling acted as goalie.

Think you're ready? Then bring it on.

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'High School Musical 3: Senior Year' is months away (be sure to check out our exclusive 'HSM 3' photos).

But if you want an early dose of Ashley Tisdale, you can catch her in 'Picture This!,' an ABC Family movie which debuts Sunday, July 13, 8PM ET and hits DVD shelves July 22.

Tisdale -- who was also an exec producer of 'Picture This!' -- talked to AOL TV about 'HSM 3,' the paparazzi, being a Maxim girl and which hot Hollywood actor she's got her eye on.

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Once upon a time, it was possible for a TV child star to get by on an impish smile and cute catchphrase.

Today's crop of kiddie performers don't have it so easy; they need to be double or triple threats who not only head up their own shows and/or TV movies, but sing, dance, star on the big screen, sell out concerts and launch clothing lines (despite some occasional personal missteps).

Here we count down the 20 hottest faves of the teen and tween pack.