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Test-Taking Skills Are Essential for College-Bound Students
Test-taking skills are extremely important for college-bound students to learn. As students progress from elementary school into middle school, teachers utilize testing more to ensure mastery of subject knowledge. Assignments in most classes are still focused on in-class work, [...]
Not Breaking the Bank with College Visits
A friend of mine posted the other day that he had already spent $3,000 dollars on college visits and he did not know if any of them were a good fit for his child. As parents we all want [...]
Is Going to College Worth It?
The headline on March 31, 2023, in the Wall Street Journal read, “Americans Are Losing Faith in College Education, WSJ-NORC Poll Find.” The poll showed that 56% of Americans now say a four-year college degree isn’t worth the cost [...]
Learning to Read Isn’t Fair
For some students learning to read comes easy, but for others, it’s a difficult and agonizing process. If it is not addressed early in a child’s life it can cause life-long academic problems. According to the Education Department’s National Assessment of [...]
Fun Fall Activity – Preserving Leaves
Finding that perfect leaf in the fall can be a fun adventure. You can now find as many colors as you would on a paint pallet: earthy browns, deeps reds, vibrant yellows, and even bronco color orange. If you [...]
How to Succeed at Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent teacher conferences is the time where you can check in on the academic progress and social development of your child. The number of teachers you’re schedule to meet with, and with the limited time scheduled it can be [...]
COLD AND FLU SEASON IS HERE AGAIN!
Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition. Never delay seeking medical advice or treatment from a professional because of something you have read on this or any [...]
Preschool and Kindergarten Learning How to Read Parent Curriculum Suggestions
Learning how to read is hard work, it does not happen overnight, and it involves effort on your part and your child. Most children start to read between the ages of three and five years old. When they start [...]
