by aspire | Oct 24, 2014 | dyslexia, Education, learning difficulties/differences, Reading & Writing, Reading skills, RITES, RITES Programs, Uncategorized
October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month, a great time to revisit how we define and address dyslexia in our culture and community. As defined by The International Dyslexia Association, “dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It...
by aspire | Jun 12, 2014 | Education, learning difficulties/differences, RITES Programs, study skills, Tutoring, Uncategorized
Math is an area where many students fall behind, and parents often struggle to decide if extra help is necessary. Grades are one easy way to tell if your child is falling behind. If your child’s grades suddenly drop, this is a clear indication that there is a...
by aspire | Jun 5, 2014 | Reading & Writing, RITES Programs, Summer Programs, Summer Programs RI, Uncategorized
Summer vacation is almost here, yet it’s vital that reading stays on your child’s schedule. Students can lose up to 25% of their reading level over the summer. That’s a lot to make up for during the next school year. Reading just five books over the course of the...
by aspire | May 7, 2014 | Math, RITES Programs, Uncategorized
Tips for parents to help students enjoy math Building a love of math in children should start early, but it usually doesn’t. While parents naturally urge children to read outside of the classroom, it’s rare for children to be encouraged to do math in their spare time....
by aspire | Oct 14, 2013 | Homework, learning difficulties/differences, RITES Programs, study skills, study skills curriculum, Uncategorized
Today’s students are spending more time on homework than they did 30 years ago, according to available surveys. But are they reaping the benefits? American students still lag behind their international peers, ranking 17th in reading, 23rd in science, and 31st in math...
