When students are new to high school, they may not know what to do with midterm grades. Some students may find them intimidating or even wish they didn’t have midterms at all. What they don’t know is that these scores …
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The Twelve Jokes of Christmas: Funny Things Students Say When Break Nears
I think (I hope?) a lot of you are probably with me when I say, “Give me a break!” This time of year, with our students and children focused on almost anything besides school and assignments, it is easy to …
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How Do Video Games Affect Kids’ Minds?
All parents get worried about letting their kids play video games or watch too much TV. Will it affect their brain development? Will it cause them to not do their schoolwork? Will it affect school performance? Will they hate books? …
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Ways to Keep Your Kids Active in the Winter
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) suggest that kids should get at least 60 minutes a day of physical exercise per day. With colder temperatures approaching, staying active can be a challenge. So here are some ways to keep your …
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12 Snow Day Activities You Can Prepare Ahead of Time
Winter is just around the corner, and just as sure as snow will fall out of the sky, your school-age kids will probably end up with at least one snow day. Snow days, well-beloved of any child are usually welcome …
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A GRADE AHEAD’S EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT SERIES: MEET OUR FRANCHISE MANAGER, MANDY AHLSTROM!
Mandy, a graduate from Bowling Green University with a degree in Early Childhood Education, has been with A Grade Ahead for almost 6 years. Mandy is the Franchise Manager and helps manage and mentor all 34 A Grade Ahead academies …
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Why Does My Student’s Teacher Need More Supplies?
Year after year parents are asked to buy more and more items for their child’s school supply needs. Sometimes, they are even asked to buy more supplies later in the year. Without knowing why teachers need supplies, these requests can be …
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13 Best Midterm Study Tips for High School
When students get to high school, you hope that they already know how to study, including which study methods work best for them. If your student doesn’t, however, or the usual methods aren’t working well enough, check out our best …
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Should My Gifted Child Skip a Grade? The Pros & Cons of Skipping a Grade
Almost every parent with a gifted child asks themselves the questions: should my child skip a grade, and how will it affect them? For some gifted students, skipping a grade can have adverse affects to their emotional development as well …
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Is My Child Ready for the SAT or ACT?
Whether you have a senior with limited remaining test dates, or you’re simply planning ahead, you may have asked yourself this question: “ Is my child ready for the SAT or ACT? ” I’ll be the first to admit that …
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