If you read about education or listen to someone in the education field, you will often hear key terms: critical thinking, creative thinking, higher-level learning, authentic learning, etc. What do educators mean when they use these terms? It all goes …
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How to Motivate a Child with ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known as ADHD, presents problems for children who try to get work done. ADHD includes symptoms of physical hyperactivity, which is the “H” in ADHD. Inattentive ADHD, which was called ADD in the past, presents …
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I Can’t Find a Local Tutor! What Do I Do?
The idea of finding a local tutor for your child can be a daunting task, especially if you don’t know where to look or what to look for. When looking for a local tutor, working around a busy family’s schedule …
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How to Use the Answer Key to Its Full Potential
If you’re thinking,“I already know how to use the answer key,” you may be right – toa point. But did you know that answer keys can help with more than checking whether an answer is right or wrong? No? Then, …
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Benefits of Attending Summer School for Your Child
When making the decision to enroll your student in summer school, there is great deal to consider. Has your student failed a class and needs summer school in order to graduate? Are you looking for enrichment classes? Does your student …
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Why So Many Students Struggle with Reading Comprehension
Reading comprehension is a vital foundational skill that is important for students to be strong in. This is why there is such a great amount of effort put in by teachers to ensure students form and build strong reading comprehension …
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How Can I Make the End of the School Year Less Stressful? Ask Emily
It never fails that this time of year I see seemingly endless posts from parents who are “limping towards the finish line” at the end of another long school year. And it’s no mystery why. From what I can remember …
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Best Books for Fifth Grade Readers: A Recommended Reading List
Reading regularly can help students develop understanding of content and build comprehension and vocabulary skills. As students move towards the end of the school year, and standardized testing, they should focus on reading texts from a variety of genres in …
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What Is an IEP? (An Individualized Education Program)
When you first hear of an individualized education program (an IEP), it’s natural to have a lot of questions. What is an IEP? Are IEPs good or bad? What are some examples? What is the process? Here are the answers …
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How to Make the Most of an Educational Enrichment Program
Parents who enroll their children in an educational enrichment academy like A Grade Ahead are making an investment in their children’s future with both their time and money. Here are some tips for parents and students to make the most …
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