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Elaine Ho

Elaine Ho studied Political Science and Education at the University of California, Berkeley and previously served in Americorps teaching and mentoring high school students. She is interested in connecting parents with the resources and information they need to help their children succeed. She also curates a free weekly newsletter called Beyond the Classroom, which collects the top need-to-know education news for parents.

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[Parent Involvement] Education Recap: 2018 News and 2019 Predictions

What were the key events and news stories from 2018 that you, as a parent, should know about? Before looking ahead to 2019, we compiled a list of 5 news items that you should know!

[Parent Involvement] 12 Days of STEM Activities - A Compilation

In anticipation of those many school-free days at home with your kids, we’ve compiled a list of fun STEAM activities for you to do with your child. Learning science and math doesn’t have to be boring with these fun and sometimes explosive crafts and activities. We hope that they can bring some joy to your countdown to winter break!

Can you teach kids to love learning?

How do you encourage your child to embrace a love of learning that extends beyond the school walls? Here are five steps to get you started in encouraging your child to fall in love with learning again.

Growing Grit: What it Takes and Why Your Child Needs It

You can even measure how much grit you have, by taking a short quiz that Duckworth and her team crafted. Grit stirs hard work, commitment to goals, and perseverance in the midst of struggles and failures, which are timeless life skills all students should foster. Sounds great, right? The bigger question you may be asking is, “how can my child have more of it?”

5 Education Buzzwords That Parents Should Know

Navigating your state education agency’s website or staying up to date on the latest education news can feel like a daunting task with education terms and trends that you may be unfamiliar with. We wanted to help you stay in the know by breaking down the important points of these terms and definitions so that you can know what’s going on in your child’s classroom. Let’s get started.

[Back to School] Parent Tips and Tricks for a Successful Start

Practicable, doable, easy things you can start now to prepare yourself and your child for the back-to-school season.

Making Summer Fun and Educational: It’s Easier Than You Think

To help you incorporate summer learning into your summertime activities, we compiled a list of different activities to have fun and encourage learning over the summer. You can access some of those activities through this free downloadable bingo sheet, or check out our list of 20 things your child can do this summer to keep learning!

Online Learning Options for Children Over the Summer

Understandably, the prospect of your child having to physically attend school over the summer may sound undesirable to both your child and you. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of flexible online options for students of all ages and that bring the opportunity of learning straight to your home. Check out what’s available for your child this summer: