In 1752, Benjamin Franklin experimented with electricity on a dark and stormy night and discovered the lightening rod. He was a major figure in working with electricity and the advancement of technology. Fast forward 264 years and technology has produced devices that can fit in the palm of your hand! Technology has become an important … Read more
Schools assign book reports, math packets, and science projects over the summer to get kids ready for the coming school year. When your kids return to school, much of the curriculum is based on those summer assignments. Did you ever notice your child’s first quarter grades are lower than other quarters? That might be because … Read more
Today I had the pleasure of being interviewed for a segment on WTOP radio. You can listen to the clip below. Many parents and kids alike have grand plans of taking a break from learning over the summer to recharge, but studies show that this isn’t always a good idea. To read the transcript, … Read more
In some counties, the last day of school can be used to pad the books so that students fulfill their state’s mandated number of days in class. Such is the case in Montgomery County where the school year was originally slated to end on Friday, June 17th, but due to snow days will be extended … Read more
It’s not uncommon for kids to lose steam in the 4th quarter. The problem is that 4th quarter grades count just as much as the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ones do. So, how can you keep your child focused to ensure he or she finishes the year strong? Here are a few study skills to … Read more