Many schools will likely remain closed through the end of the current school year, meaning students will be finishing up the fourth quarter at home. Parents are feeling the stress of trying to complete their own work while keeping their kids on task and making sure they are completing assignments and activities on time. Learning …
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Coronavirus has caused a major shakeup in public education. With the closure of schools through at least mid-May, districts are shifting to distance learning as students are forced to stay home. Teachers, students, and parents alike are trying to adjust and make the best of the situation. It takes time and patience from everyone to …
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Our country is experiencing disruption like it hasn’t seen in years, possibly even decades. As the coronavirus pandemic takes hold, life as we know it is changing. Business are shutting down. Employees are working from home whenever possible. And students and teachers are having to learn to adapt to online learning whether they are prepared …
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School is full of tests and assignments. Teachers are constantly evaluating learning and progress. Whether it’s a project, activity, essay, or exam, you’re likely to get a grade back in return. Under pressure to do well, students often become incredibly focused on what that number or letter score is. One bad grade can ruin the …
Being successful in school takes time and effort. Some subjects may come naturally, while others require more attention. Even the most intelligent students need to effectively plan out their day and embrace good habits to do their best. If there is no rhyme or reason to what you’re doing, chances are, you’re not seeing the …
Fear of public speaking is something that affects people of all ages. For adults, it might be giving a presentation to the board or leading a meeting at work. For students, it can be presenting a report or talking in front of their class. Though it may not seem like a big deal to you, …
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School can be a challenging time for students, especially as they enter high school and demands increase. They have more classes, courses are harder, and they’re trying to prepare for college or the workforce. If left unmanaged, this can lead to burnout where students begin to lose interest and motivation in what they’re doing because …
One of the graduation requirements at most high schools is taking a least a year or two of a foreign language. While some students opt to take more (or are involved in immersion programs from the time they are young), other students barely make it through the required classes. While your child may balk at …
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It’s every parent’s nightmare: your child comes home with a big project that has a due date a few weeks off. You know that if left to their own devices, your child would start a few days (or the night) before it’s due. However, everyone knows that this scenario doesn’t end well. Instead, work with …
Is your child the one that always comes home with doodles in the margins of their notes and worksheets? Do they always have a pencil in hand sketching away and seem like they’re not paying attention at all? Actually, the opposite may be true. Before you reprimand your child for their drawings, consider the fact …
