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...
By now you may have received report cards for your kids, but what exactly does it mean? Many of us rely on the end of year report cards, SOL test scores, and teacher feedback to know exactly where our kid stands as they step off the bus for the last time of the school...
Ah … the last few weeks of school. Now is the time we should be seeing the end in sight, begin celebrating this year’s successes, and look forward to the day we see them racing off the school bus with a backpack stuffed with their desk belongings and a skip in their...
Our worlds have shifted. Gone are the overscheduled, ultra-busy days defined by rigid school and extracurricular routines. Now our days are vaguely outlined and routines are minimal. Are you nagging gently nudging your teenager to check the online assignments for...
When a child struggles with reading or math in secondary school, everyone thinks it’s a big deal. Parents get concerned about the child’s GPA, college opportunities, and eligibility for sports and student activities. In elementary school, however, some...
We want to tell you about this cool thing we do called the Final Five and how you can use it to help your child stay on track in school. The Final Five is how we spend the last five minutes of tutoring sessions with our K-6 families, and it’s designed to...
