As many schools begin to shift back to in-person learning, gone are the days when students are home with free access to the kitchen. Instead of grabbing a snack when they want or need one, they’ll have to become more focused on eating a filling breakfast and lunch to stay energized throughout the day. There …
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There is no denying that this school year has been one unlike any other. As spring break wraps up and summer is in sight, it can be difficult for students to stay as active and engaged as they once were. They are ready for school to be done. But the school year isn’t over yet, …
Problem solving is a skill that will benefit children not just now, but for the rest of their lives. No matter their age, they will be faced with issues they need to figure out how to work through. Teaching and supporting them as they grow will help to build a strong foundation and give them …
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A major concern on the minds of many parents as we pass the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic is learning loss in students. As schools work to safely reopen, many students have spent months engaged in remote or hybrid learning. Learning over the computer is not the same as learning in person, and some …
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It has been nearly a year since the coronavirus took hold of the world and turned everything upside down. Schools had to figure out how to quickly shift learning online and teach students remotely. While some in-person learning has resumed, remote learning is still happening as well. It comes as no surprise that some students …
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The start of a new year is the perfect time to set goals for yourself and look ahead to what you want to achieve over the next 12 months. Remember that New Year’s resolutions are for the whole year – you don’t have to accomplish everything in the first two months, or feel bad if …
This year has been unlike any other, and after months of remote learning or hybrid learning, many students are feeling burned out. Just like teacher and parents, they are feeling the stress of having to adjust and trying to make the best of each situation. Winter break is a welcome reprieve and an opportunity to …
What school would look like come fall remained a mystery throughout much of the summer. Districts were planning for every possible scenario, ensuring they had the right resources and approaches in place to keep students, families, and teachers as safe as possible. Many school districts have opted to start the year with remote learning. Although …
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As summer quickly winds to a close, a new school year is about to begin. For many districts, that means fully online or hybrid learning. A lot of families are scrambling to figure out what that means for their schedules and jobs. It also means coming up with a plan to ensure that their child …
As large in-person gatherings have come to a halt in the midst of COVID-19, SAT and ACT exams have also been put on pause. That means that many high school students who were scheduled to take these tests prior to applying to college have been caught in limbo. As a result of this and other …
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