The last thing on many students’ minds at the end of the school year is next school year. They are ready for summer vacation. This mental break can be good, but it is also beneficial to not completely abandon working on key skills. Continuing to practice subjects such as reading and math helps students to …
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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We are constantly absorbing information from the world around us using all of our senses. You watch people around you, listen to what they are saying, touch different objects, smell a variety of scents, taste flavorful foods – and it all contributes to what you remember. However, each person tends to have one learning style …
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Trying to keep up with everything going on in class plus studying for tests, writing papers, and doing other projects can be a lot to manage. Plus, as students advance to higher grades, courses may become more difficult in preparation for college and beyond. All of this stress can take a toll on students and …
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 …
Remote learning brings with it a myriad of challenges, including ensuring that children stay on task and complete their work. Unlike in the traditional school setting, they do not have their teacher there looking over their shoulder and structuring their schedule to fit everything in. Students still have face-to-face time with their teacher over video …
Writing can seem like a chore when kids are forced to sit down and write out (or type up) an assignment. Research papers can turn into a nightly battle. However, it is through practice that kids boost their writing skills, craft stronger sentences, and polish their grammar. With school out for the summer, getting kids …
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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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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 …
