The school journey is different for each student. All parents understand that it’s crucial for their children to keep up in the classroom, but it’s also important that students learn at their own pace. Why? Students who receive the time and support needed to fully understand concepts as they move throughout a subject are less […]
It may be hard to hear your child declare a dislike of reading, but there is a reason for it—probably several, in fact. Children who lack some of the building blocks essential for reading fluency and comprehension might find the entire process frustrating and avoid it altogether. What can you do? Make sure your […]
By Dr. Raymond J. Huntington If your child is not the strongest writer, you already know that school can be a challenge. Writing is a part of many classes and expected of all students — and teacher expectations only become higher with every grade. If your child needs convincing that writing is important, here are […]
Parental involvement is an important factor in your child’s school success, but there is such a thing as over-involvement. While you can do many things as a caring parent to help your child do well in school, there are also things you should avoid. Here are several tips on how to keep your involvement appropriate […]
Throughout the course of any given day, children are asked to do many different things, from getting ready and engaging in the classroom to doing chores and completing homework. In school, your child’s job is to learn, but learning is quite complex. It requires paying attention, comprehension, active listening, reasoning, critical thinking, making comparisons and […]
By Erin Gibson Registering for classes in high school might sound simple, but choosing the right classes is essential. Strength of curriculum is an important consideration for students with college aspirations. One of the top factors of importance to college admissions officers when evaluating candidates is strength of curriculum, or, in other words, challenging classes […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every facet of daily life, and for parents of school-age children, the impact has been especially obvious. Last school year was filled with many challenges for students and their families. Here’s a look at some problems your child still may be facing and tips for overcoming them as we begin […]
We all know how hard last school year was, but it’s time for a new chapter and a fresh start. How can you help your children enjoy learning again and minimize any back-to-school dread that might already be creeping into their minds? Here are several tips: • Ask them what they like learning about. We’ve […]
By Erin Gibson A long, strange school year has ended, and for many students, an especially welcome break begins. While summer break is a good time for students to relax, it’s important to use summer as a chance to catch up and avoid the “summer slide.” Every year, students lose several months’ worth of reading […]
By Erin Gibson The news is grim: elementary and middle school students have fallen significantly behind in math during the pandemic. The research published in November 2020 (“Learning during COVID-19: Initial findings on students’ reading and math achievement and growth”) shares that in fall 2020, students in grades three through eight performed about five to […]
