5 things to do with the family over the summer to make memories. Summer is coming fast, and schools will be ending soon in some places in a few weeks. Here are five ideas to do with the family to make memories. Structure – Structure is so important to keep over the summer. The structure…
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST RIGHT HERE FOR MORE IN-DEPTH REPORTING ON SUMMER LEARNING LOSS What is summer learning loss? It is the time it takes children to achieve the level they were at when they left school for summer. For some children, it can take significant time to gain back the levels. Many schools require…
What are the differences and similarities between the categories of schools? Public Schools, Charter Schools, Private Schools, and Homeschooling. Public Schools are schools that receive monies from local, state, and federal governments. NCES states that 49.5 million children go to public schools from pre-k through 12th (2021, NCES Fast Fact, back to school statistics). They…
What is Rigor? The definition of rigor curriculum from IGI Global: Publisher of Timely Knowledge retrieved from https://www.igi-global.com/dictionary/rigorous-curriculum/75491#:~:text=A%20curriculum%20that%20challenges%20a,for%20college%20level%20course%20work states, “a curriculum that challenges a student’s critical thinking skills to produce high academic achievement outcomes in preparation for college-level course work.” A curriculum is really a guide that directs the teaching of a subject. Please note…
Explaining childhood trauma to school professionals can be very difficult. Many times, they listen but do not believe. They may sympathize but never empathize with the child. If it is related to a traumatic event from a child, they only deal with negative behavior. Schools need to start listening to parents. Here are some statements…
Behaviors are output from a reaction that a child experiences. Society and adults label behaviors as positive or negative. Children will have an input and output of behavior with any experience. Everything can be a behavior. Eating is an output behavior because the child is hungry. Behavior is a cause and effect. Children have been…
In just a few weeks schools will start to close for the summer. It is so important to reflect and celebrate with your child. Here are 5 ways to end the school year on a positive note. First, plan some type of celebration. It can be with friends and family or with your child….
Retention is a complex topic for many parents who are in third grade. Many state tests are coming up and parents need to be aware of the laws related to repeating the grade again. At least 29 states have some legislature in place for third-grader retention. The retention laws are for students that did not…
Navigating the End of the School Year Since the end of the school year is coming here are some thoughts to navigate the school year-end. Regardless of the age of the child, it is a time to reflect on all the work the child has completed. Also, celebrate the achievements he/she accomplished. Reflect on your…
