by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Feb 18, 2023 | Academic Achievement, Test Preparation, Test Strategies
The Renaissance STAR 360 assessment is a big deal for many educators and parents because it can pinpoint specific students who require academic assistance in reading or math. It can also reveal more general problems impacting a particular class, school, or district....
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Oct 11, 2021 | Academic Achievement, Academic Goal Setting, Kindergarten Readiness, Parent tips, Standardized Testing, Test Preparation, Test Strategies
Picture this scenario: your child started school or changed schools for the 2020-2021 school year. Because of the constant changes to the school schedule around the pandemic, your child’s district decided to cancel standardized testing altogether. You’re concerned...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Aug 1, 2021 | Academic Achievement, Back to School, Education from home, Kindergarten Readiness, learning in 2021, strategies for academic success, Test Preparation, Test Strategies, tutoring, Tutors and Teachers, Uncategorized
The landscape of our education system has changed in many ways since the pandemic arrived last year, bringing new challenges with it. What does this mean for your child, and what can you expect from American schools moving forward? The federal government has a 2-year...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Jan 22, 2021 | Academic Achievement, Academic Goal Setting, handwriting, Homework Help, Learning Styles, Test Preparation, Test Strategies
Adults often talk about their own handwriting as if we’re born with it; you either have good handwriting or you don’t. That’s a myth! Everyone can have neat handwriting since it’s all about the spacing of letters and distinguishing one letter from another. Today we’ll...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Jan 15, 2021 | Academic Achievement, Academic Goal Setting, Gifted & Talented
Goal Setting for Grades K-2 Students in this age range will need more support thinking of goals to set, so guiding them to concrete goals is best. Think specific, numerical achievements or easily trackable behavioral goals. To guide your child in goal setting, you...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Dec 14, 2020 | Academic Achievement, Coronavirus COVID-19, Coronvirus (COVID-19), distance learning, Distance learning for kids, e-learning, NWEA MAP, NWEA MAP test, online learning
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country in March, schools all over the country have shut down, switched to e-learning for kids, or even frequently shifted between virtual to in-person learning. As a parent, you are likely concerned about the academic impact of...
