elaine.ho@edmentum.com

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.

All Posts by Elaine Ho

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:

9 Easy Homework Help Tips Every Parent Should Know

How can you as a parent establish healthy homework habits in your child, starting from a young age? We’ve compiled some tips and tricks for parents to keep in mind when helping their children with their regular assignments.

Spring Break Tips: Visiting College Campuses

Spring is an optimal time for you and your family—especially your high schoolers—to visit college campuses! College visits are also helpful for children of any age, even elementary school students! It’s never too early to encourage them to begin thinking about college.

[Parent Tips] Frequently Asked Questions About Bullying Answered

Bullying amongst kids is far from a new issue. However, it has certainly become a more complex one in recent years as kids’ interactions spilled over classroom walls and into social media and other online forums. And, with more and more kids having access to mobile devices, bullying can be more constant than ever before.

What Parents Need to Know About Practice Testing and Why It Works

Testing tends to get a bad rap. However, research has found that testing, and specifically practice testing, is actually the most effective form of learning over all other types of studying. Here's what parents need to know.

[Parent Tips] 5 Tips to Find Books for Advanced Readers

If your child is reading above grade-level, finding the right books can be a challenge. Here are five tips for parents of advanced readers.

Announcing Edmentum’s Back-to-School Giveaway for Parents!

New classrooms, new activities, new friends, new learning—the start of a new school year is always an exciting time for parents and kids alike.

[Parent Tips] 5 Common Questions About Social and Emotional Learning

Success is about a lot more than “book smarts”, and teaching these social and emotional skills is a becoming an increasing focus in classrooms and formal curriculum. Here's five common questions answered to help parents better understand social and emotional learning.