Maybe you are considering enrolling your child into an after-school program, but the question then becomes, “Which one?” And that is a completely valid question. With so many different options at your disposal, it can be confusing to understand and …
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Education Update: The New SAT– What You Should Know
The College Board has implemented some major changes for the SAT that is rolling out on March 5, 2016. As you may already know the SAT, which is created by The College Board, is one of the two entrance exams …
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5 Amazing Benefits of Enrolling Your Child in an After-school Enrichment Program
You spend a lot of time fulfilling your child’s physical needs. You go to great lengths to make sure that evenings and weekends are filled with engaging physical activities, such as regular after-school sports or weekend sports camps. But just …
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Understanding the Common Core: It’s Not What You Think
Since the development of the standards, the Common Core has created much controversy. In fact, 45 states originally adopted the Common Core standards, but the number has now dwindled to 42 with some states currently under review of the Common …
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Resources to Understand Your State’s Standardized Testing Practices
State standardized tests often seem like a daunting subject to tackle at first. With so much at stake, parents may feel overwhelmed with what these tests are in the first place and how they can help their children become successful …
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Five Ways to Know if Your Child Could Benefit from a Math Academy
“Does my child struggle in math? How much help does my child need? Could a tutor or an after-school teacher help him? Did I wait too long to enroll? Will my child ever catch up?” If these questions come up …
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English and Math Programs For Kids: Real Families, Real Results—The Ganesh Family, Pennsylvania
When Raja Ganesh heard about MathWizard’s At Home Learning program at his temple, he thought it sounded like something that could help his son. While outstanding in math, Raja’s son Karthik wasn’t as strong in English, struggling with grammar and …
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The Educational Impact of Reading on Learning English Language Arts: How Decreased Reading Affects Vocabulary, Comprehension, & Writing
Reading at home is one of the best tools for learning English! Not only does reading at home improve comprehension and writing skills, but it also increases vocabulary. In fact, reading for just 10 minutes can expose kids to thousands of …
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Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally…And 10 More Silly Educational Rhymes & Phrases for Kids
Two of the best silly phrases we first hear about are learned in kindergarten. We learn them early, but we use them forever. When we learned to count… One, two, buckle my shoe; Three, four, shut the door; Five, six, pick up …
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Common English Grammar Mistakes Kids Should Avoid at All Costs
Before I dive into a list of common English grammar mistakes to avoid at all costs, I’d actually like to start this post by saying that I’m actually not the biggest fan of the word “grammar.” Yes, you heard that …
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