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Recommended Reading: Early Readers

Most of the recommended reading lists you find are for middle school, high school, or adults with lists of classics, but reading is just as necessary-if not more- for elementary schoolers. At such a young age, students grow at a …
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Common Core Myths and Facts

The Common Core State Standards often receive negative attention from news outlets, politicians, and parents. Often, this negative attention stems from assumptions about the Common Core Standards that are simply not true. I explained what the Common Core Math and …
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How to Keep Kids Learning Over the Summer

The first day of summer is June 20, and by this point, your child is probably already knee-deep in his or her summer break.  At this time of year, many parents find themselves faced with a dilemma: do they give their children …
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Should Your Child Take Geometry This Summer?

   Should Your Child Take Geometry This Summer? 4 Questions to Ask First I teach Algebra and Geometry at an educational enrichment company that focuses on helping students excel, so I get questions like this frequently from both parents and …
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What is STEAM in Education?

What is STEAM in Education?

In the field of education, while STEM topics—science, technology, engineering, and math—play fairly visible roles in students’ instruction, another subject is gaining a better grip on K-12 teaching philosophy and turning the STEM concept into the more well-rounded STEAM education. …
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