The holidays are a time filled with favorite traditions — special meals, giving gifts, family gatherings, and more. Unfortunately, teachers will tell you that another holiday tradition is a general decline in students’ grades between Thanksgiving and January. It’s...
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...
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...
