by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Oct 15, 2019 | elementary education, Extraordinary Parent, MAP skills, NWEA MAP test, Report card, teacher appreciation day
NWEA and COVID Learning Loss: How to help your child raise their scores The Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) recently partnered with the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) at Stanford University to analyze fall 2020 MAP testing data. They looked...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Oct 6, 2019 | elementary education, Extraordinary Parent, Report card, teacher appreciation day
Elementary school is a transformative time for students. As your child progresses through the grades, they will encounter a wide range of teachers who vary in style, experience, and expertise. Some of these teachers will be truly exceptional, making a lifelong impact...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Apr 8, 2019 | Back to School, Events, Extraordinary Parents, Grades, Homework, Homework Help, Parent teacher conferences, Parent tips, Report card
Each parent-teacher conference is a new opportunity to develop an action plan for your child’s learning success. There are a few things you can do to ensure that you, your student and the teacher get the most out of the conference. Here’s some tips to help you...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Feb 6, 2019 | Back to School, Homework, Report card, School Search, Test Preparation
Is your child successful in school? This question may seem easy to answer on the surface, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Success looks and feels different to everyone. It’s important to learn how to monitor your child’s academic success in a way that makes...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Sep 15, 2017 | Back to School, Cognitive Skills, Critical Thinking Strategies, Early Elementary, Focus, Grades, Growth Mindset, Homework, Parent Improvement, Parent tips, Report card, School
Setting your child up for success doesn’t have to be difficult. A few simple action items can go a long way. Being present is key, whether it’s reviewing your child’s homework and schedule, or making sure you’re up-to-date on emails from the...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Apr 4, 2017 | Cognitive Skills, Common core, Early Elementary, Grades, Homework, Reading, Report card, School, Test Preparation, Test Strategies, Tutors and Teachers
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...
