The right education resources for parents can empower you to actively support your child’s education. You play a vital role in their academic journey and finding the right tools and strategies can make a significant difference in their learning and success. Your engagement in your child’s school helps to create a nurturing environment, foster a … Read More
Parents
12 Ways Teachers Communicate with Parents to Keep Them Informed
Communicating with parents can be a struggle! There are so many reasons why teachers may not communicate with the parents of their students on a regular basis. They are busy and so are the parents. Finding the time and actually being able to reach the parents can be difficult. Teachers know how important it is … Read More
Coronavirus Parents’ Anxiety: Send Your Child Back to School or Keep Them Remote?
Many parents already know their answer to this question. They either feel that the benefits of in-person instruction outweigh health concerns in their community, or that there are too many questions surrounding safety in the school environment to send them back. Unfortunately for many families who would like to have options, there is no choice … Read More
Time to Check in With Your Child
Have you ever heard the term “pivotal point”? Well, this is your captain speaking, we have arrived at our destination. Right now is a pivotal point in the school year for students. The word pivotal is defined as, “of critical importance in relation to the development or success of something else”. We all hope for … Read More
Teenage Stress, Part 2
In Teenage Stress, Part 1, we discussed the causes and possible results of adolescent stress. According to the Challenge Success Program at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education, the type of teenage stress they see the most is school-related. The transition to high school can be especially difficult with heavy workloads and frequent tests. These … Read More
How to Keep Your Kids Sharp This Summer
Ahh Summer! What a wonderful time of year. The grass is green, the birds are singing, trees are in full leaf, butterflies are aflutter…oh, and school is out! Students have been working hard for almost 9 months now; in the classroom grinding day in and day out, and outside of the classroom with homework, projects, … Read More