my kids don't care about the summer learning slide

Summer Learning Slide: Help! My Kids Don’t Seem to Care About it

I wish I could say it’s easy to find the perfect balance between a carefree, relaxing summer and making sure your kids are invested in summer learning and prepared for the upcoming school year. But I know it’s a challenge.

Here’s exactly what used to work in my house when my kids were still in school.

review preview technique

Boosting Student Confidence & Understanding: Review & Preview

Whether it’s preparing for finals, tackling outstanding assignments, or gearing up for standardized tests, the fourth quarter presents a window of opportunity for academic growth.

Many students need help to catch up. The review-preview technique is an effective way to help- and the end of the school year and summer are the perfect time to use it.

Wilson Reading

What is Wilson Reading?

If your child or anyone you know has been diagnosed with any form of dyslexia, then you may have heard of the Wilson Reading Program.

The post breaks down how the program works and what type of learner will benefit the most from it.

Student Scores Are Slipping

Why Student Scores are Slipping and How Parents Can Help

The Nation’s Report Card for 2022 shows average student scores are slipping to historic lows. The report highlights the extended impacts of COVID-related school disruptions. But I would argue this downward trend started before the pandemic.

In this article, I’ll break down the new test score data, three reasons I think contributed to the declining scores, and then share what parents can do to help their kids catch up.