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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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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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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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 …
The government shutdown – now dragging on for more than four weeks – does not just impact federal employees. It affects all the touchpoints of the organizations that are currently suspended. Funding is being delayed, decreased, or halted all together. Federal websites are inaccessible. National parks are being overtaken by trash and lack of upkeep. …
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