Many high school seniors are beginning to prepare for college. You’ve likely researched schools you want to attend, majors that interest you, and what the admissions requirements and deadlines are. While SAT and ACT exams may be in limbo this year, one thing that hasn’t gone away is the popular admissions essay. Some schools provide …
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With the risks associated with coronavirus, many school districts have shifted to remote learning for students or set up virtual academies. This allows students to continue moving forward with their education, but their learning takes place at home rather than in the classroom. However, with this transition also comes the misconception that remote or virtual …
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After a long day of school, the last thing most kids want to think about is doing more work. And that’s exactly what some of them view reading as – work. It is not something that they readily do on their own or when they have free time. Fostering a love of reading in your …
With uncertainty over the coronavirus and the desire to keep students and staff as safe as possible, many schools have opted in full or in part to use remote learning this fall. This means that students will connect with their teachers and peers virtually over video conferencing platforms and other software. Meeting online can present …
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 …
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 …
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on across much of the county, schools have had to rethink their opening plans for the start of the new school year. Many schools are opting for full remote learning, or a hybrid schedule. In either case, it is clear that students will not be returning to all in-person classes …
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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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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