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Study Smarter, Not Harder in Our Modern World

Study Smarter, Not Harder in Our Modern World

Secrets to Executive Function Success, Even with Virtual Instruction! What is Executive Functioning? Executive functioning is how our brains handle learning, organizing and prioritizing information. It also involves decision-making and implementation of strategies to...
How to Schedule a School Day at Home

How to Schedule a School Day at Home

By Saskia Nilsen RITES learning specialist and education advocate I homeschooled my son last year due to medical reasons. Here is what I learned about how to schedule the day. I hope some of these ideas will help you structure your day during this difficult time when...
Making School at Home FUN with Hands-on Activities!

Making School at Home FUN with Hands-on Activities!

By Saskia Nilsen RITES learning specialist and education advocate Try something fun each day. You’ve got this! Keep your child learning and achieving goals, while also social distancing and working from home yourself. Below are ideas to support parents at home...
School at Home Technology Strategies

School at Home Technology Strategies

By Saskia Nilsen RITES learning specialist and education advocate Technology can help, but it cannot replace hands-on learning or monitoring required for students. While schools may have already suggested websites for students, students with a wider range of learning...

3 Tips to Overcome Reading Angst to Boost Your Comprehension

Improving Reading Comprehension for High School Students Reading comprehension is best developed simply reading more often. By the time a lot of teenagers have entered high school, however, school has kind of ruined reading in general. All they remember are dense...
Elementary School: 2 Key Questions You Should Be Asking

Elementary School: 2 Key Questions You Should Be Asking

These key questions open the pathway for your child’s school success The new school year is underway. Students, teachers and parents have settled back into the regular routine (for the most part). It’s time to check in. Do you know how your child is doing? Do...