2020 has been an unprecedented year full of new concepts that have made up our new normal. As we look back over the past year, here are some terms you never thought you and your child would need to know but now can never forget. Asynchronous/Synchronous: While these...
As many students continue to embrace remote learning, several changes have become necessary for the NWEA (Northwestern Evaluation Association) MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) tests. Every year, these tests are top of mind for parents of rising 5th and 9th grade...
It happens all the time, and with the best of intentions. A parent or teacher sits down with their preschooler, opens a book, and diligently begins to read aloud. Over time, through repetition and recognition, the preschooler begins to recite back the words. They’re...
Who is Caleb Green? How did he read 100 books in one day? He’s a 4-year old critical thinking boot camp kid who achieved an amazing reading goal with the support of his parents and community. Caleb’s parents adhere to a consistent reading routine, ...
It’s a familiar scenario for parents: your child is struggling with a school subject, or you decide they need additional enrichment. Given your own busy schedule, you find that an outside tutor is your best option. Once the decision to hire a tutor is made, you have...
Is your child frustrated with common core math or lacks attention and focus in school? Critical thinking skills can help. The first parent training video will be released but you must be registered to receive the notifications. I’ll explain the “what” and “why”...