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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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Did you know that the SAT is now being required again for many colleges? It is a crucial component of the admissions process, and while knowledge of math, reading, and writing is essential, having the right test-taking strategies can make a huge difference. Many...
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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 you...
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Part 3: Keep talking Keep Talking: You and Your Child Your child may go through different phases of reaction to managing in-person school with COVID concerns. It is a fluid process for us all. The added stress of maintaining vigilance with protocols, while trying to...
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Part 2: Relax yourself! Preparing for (and dealing with) the academic slide of learning loss and having fallen behind due to the pandemic It is easy in these difficult times to feel overwhelmed and anxious. If you have school-aged children, those feelings can be...
