HOME SCHOOLS WERE WINNERS DURING COVID LOCKDOWNS

HOME SCHOOLS WERE WINNERS DURING COVID LOCKDOWNS

Based on multiple data sources, the American public learned in 2021-2022 that public schools were not actually spreading COVID in the huge numbers predicted.  Nonetheless, schools were still closed even after kids were eligible for vaccinations. The current estimate...
Is Year-Round Schooling Right for Your Kids?

Is Year-Round Schooling Right for Your Kids?

The last couple of years have seen a tumultuous change in how we teach our children. Many schools adapted to online learning and navigated a lot of different school activities from there. But as schools are opening up (or continuing with online learning), many parents...
How Technology Is Changing Teaching

How Technology Is Changing Teaching

It is no secret that technology has been skyrocketing in the last couple of decades. There are constant advancements being made daily when it comes to what tech can do, and how it can be applied in many different applications. When it comes to teaching, technology has...
When Your Child Has Special Needs

When Your Child Has Special Needs

No matter what type of special needs your child has, it can feel daunting tackling each day. It may cover anything from repeating yourself fifty times in a day to getting nothing else accomplished except getting your child dressed and fed. It’s important to keep in...
Limiting Kids’ Screen Time

Limiting Kids’ Screen Time

We all know how obsessed children are with their phones and technology in general. It may seem like pulling teeth to get them away from the computer or to stop playing games on their phones. But what we as parents oftentimes forget, is that we may be guilty of the...
Why Digital Reading Isn’t Ideal for Your Kids

Why Digital Reading Isn’t Ideal for Your Kids

Although reading digitally is most likely comprising 99% of your child’s methods, it may not be the best way for them to read. Recent studies are finding that digital reading comes with it’s own set of challenges as opposed to picking up a printed book. Less...