Transitions can be difficult for people of all ages, but particularly for kids when they are making big changes, like going from elementary to middle or high school. New schools can leave students feeling uneasy due to the unfamiliar environment, change in routine, and more challenging classes. They … [Read more...] about Supporting Students who are Experiencing Transition to a New School
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The Growing Popularity of Homeschooling
Why are more parents than ever choosing homeschooling? There are a lot of reasons families choose to homeschool their children rather than enroll them in a traditional classroom setting. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 15% of parents who had homeschooled students report … [Read more...] about The Growing Popularity of Homeschooling
The Summer Slide
Did you know that students can lose up to 35% of academic progress over the summer break? The ‘summer slide’ is what many refer to as the regression in learning that can happen over summer vacation. When students do not engage their minds over the summer, they risk losing some of the skills they … [Read more...] about The Summer Slide
Students and Districts are Struggling
Educators have so much on their agendas these days. Their time is limited, yet they have a lot to accomplish with students each year. Educators are challenged by burnout, student behavior, parent demands, district requirements, and more! I know this, I feel this, and I experience this at the school … [Read more...] about Students and Districts are Struggling
High Impact Tutoring
The HIT Approach The High Impact Approach to tutoring is also referred to as High Dosage Tutoring and is defined as, "a form of teaching, one-on-one or in a small group, towards a specific goal” (National Student Support Accelerator). The NSSA goes on to say that research shows that HIT "leads to … [Read more...] about High Impact Tutoring
Trauma-Informed Teaching
What is Trauma-Informed Teaching? The American University’s School of Education defines Trauma-Informed Teaching as a “space for students to build trust and recognizes that content may need to come after the forging of relationships”. Why is this so important? Trauma affects more kids … [Read more...] about Trauma-Informed Teaching
