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Apr 27, 2021

[Resource Round Up] 10 Ways to Keep Students Learning over the Summer

While everyone can appreciate a good lazy day, the academic consequences of an entire summer off is not something to take lightly. In fact, ASCD reports that, on average, elementary students lose one month of learning over the summer. Even more concerning is the fact that learning loss from this “summer slide” seems to be cumulative. Keep your students learning all summer long with these 10 tips.

McKenna Wierman

Apr 27, 2021

6 Summer Planning Tips for Parents

As the school year winds to a close and your child gazes longingly toward the summer months, it is a good time to begin thinking about how to keep him or her learning over the summer in the midst of fun activities that you may have planned. We compiled a list of general tips for you to keep in mind as the summer approaches!

Elaine Ho

Mar 26, 2021

4 Tips to Keep Students Learning This Summer with Exact Path

With Edmentum Exact Path, you can turn to an online summer learning program that’s much more meaningful for your students and beneficial for their varying learning abilities. Discover four tips to keep the learning going using Exact Path, even when students aren’t in the classroom.

Madison Michell

Mar 23, 2021

Your Students and Exams: A Survival Guide for Families

Studying is a learned skill, and all children are going to do it a little differently. If your students are about to start cramming for their midterm or end-of-semester exams, here are a few things every family can do at home to help support champion test-takers.

McKenna Wierman

Mar 17, 2021

8 Tips to Help Your Child Prepare for High-Stakes Tests

What’s the best way to help your child prepare for high-stakes tests—and keep a healthy mindset while doing so? Here’s eight simple tips to help your child perform his or her best on testing days.

Sarah Cornelius

Mar 04, 2021

[Family Perspective] Lessons from 12 Months of Home Learning

It’s been about a year since the pandemic lockdowns began, changing the world and turning our comfortable routines upside down.

Teresa Tirabassi

Jan 21, 2021

Preventing Home Learning Burnout: 4 Strategies to Keep Your Child Engaged

Having trouble keeping your child motivated to learn, or feeling a bit of burnout yourself? Teachers often refer to this as the "midyear slump," a time when motivation and energy levels are low.

Teresa Tirabassi