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September 11, 2017

Using 9/11 and Irma as a reflective learning opportunity

Today, the events of September 11, 2001 and the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Irma are weighing heavily on many people’s...

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September 4, 2017

Lesson in self-advocacy on Labor Day

Labor Day provides an opportunity to teach your child about the importance of advocating for herself, her friends, and her...

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August 28, 2017

Shifting your child’s mindset into school mode

For most students, this is the last week of summer vacation. It’s certainly important to let your child soak it...

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August 21, 2017

Learning styles: Have we got it all wrong?

New research reveals that most students benefit from a combination of learning-style approaches. The more neurological pathways we engage while...

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August 14, 2017

Is your child getting enough sleep?

Elementary and middle school students need 10-12 hours of sleep per night, and teenagers 8-10 hours. Without enough sleep, the...

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August 7, 2017

If he could, he would

If you find yourself thinking "My child is [x] years old, he should be able to do that by now,"...

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July 31, 2017

How to get good school data from your child

If getting good data from your child about her day at school is challenging, consider the way you’re framing the...

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July 24, 2017

One size does NOT fit all

As adults, we’ve come to recognize that there is more than one way to get something done. What works for...

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July 17, 2017

Focus on one goal at a time

When your child is struggling in school, there is a natural tendency to want to try and fix everything all...

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July 10, 2017

Make summer writing fun with technology

  This summer we're sharing a collection of Tips that we feel are deserving of a second look. Our hope...

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July 3, 2017

Summer Rewind

  This summer we're going to share a collection of Tips that we feel are deserving of a second look....

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June 26, 2017

Make choosing a book an experience

If you’d like your child to do some reading this summer, make the experience of choosing a book real. There’s...

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