It’s Report Card Time! Do you remember your early school years toting home a crisply folded report card to show your parents? Perhaps there were some grading terms when you were less excited to show that report card, but parent review and signature were required!...
As the first grading period draws to a close, many schools in Hampton Roads are scheduling teacher conferences. Whether this is your first time attending a teacher conference or you are a seasoned pro, here are some tips to make the most of the opportunity to check in...
In some ways, “back to school 2021” was a familiar process of school supply shopping, lunch packing, and big smiles in first day photos. It all felt so “normal” after the last 18 months of upheaval. However, for many children, going back to school feels like a huge...
Summer is time for fun in the sun, sand, and surf, right? For some kids, summer is a really important time to work on academic areas where they struggle. This summer, your school division may be offering summer learning opportunities to help kids who need a bit of...
Once you’ve decided your child needs some extra help from a tutor, you may be wondering how it all works. What strategies will help your child get back on track as quickly as possible? We like to think of tutoring as a bit like firefighting. We can’t battle the...
Maybe you saw this coming, or maybe it was a bolt of lightning out of the clear blue sky. Either way, there’s no feeling like the sinking feeling you get when your child brings home a bad report card. You might feel angry with your child, frustrated with your...
