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Summer is a time for sunshine, play, and relaxation—it’s also a great opportunity to keep young minds active with “summer math fun.” Math may not be the first thing kids think of when school’s out, but with the right activities, it can be part of the fun!...
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Summer break is a perfect time to recharge—but it’s also a golden opportunity to explore math in ways that are creative, real-world, and beyond the classroom. Whether students want to stay sharp for the upcoming school year, explore careers, or simply enjoy a...
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Summer break is a time for relaxation, vacations, and fun. However, for many students, it also leads to what educators call the “summer slide”—a significant learning loss that occurs when academic skills are not practiced during the break. Research...
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Difficulty with Studying and Organizing? Students who have not developed necessary study skills are at a disadvantage in the classroom and as future employees. Effective study skills are essential to becoming an independent learner, who can function well in both...
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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...
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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...
