Moving to a new country is a fun and challenging experience. Why do I say that? It’s fun because it’s a new adventure. It’s challenging because it means learning many new things at the same time. However, it can also …
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10 Terrific Things Students Can Gain from After-School Enrichment Programs
When considering enrolling your student in an after-school enrichment program, you might wonder if it’s really worth it. Of course, you as the parent know what is absolutely best for your child, but if you are on the fence and …
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English and Math Enrichment Programs for Kids: Real Families, Real Results—Vidya’s Family from Ohio
In 2011, Vidya’s family moved to India for two years after her husband’s passing. When they returned, Vidya’s young daughter Anisha was in kindergarten. While in India, Anisha completely stopped speaking English, and Vidya was concerned that it would negatively …
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Why You Should Supplement Your Child’s Public Education with An After-School Enrichment Program
All education, unfortunately, as most parents know, is not created equal. Public schools can differ in teaching staff and resources depending on the school district in which you live. Areas that boast top-ranked public schools are usually more expensive. If …
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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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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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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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