Parents & families

Sep 16, 2016

[Parent Tips] 8 Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher

Academic success is always a team effort. These questions for teachers are a great place for parents to start in order to make sure they're involved in their child's education.

Sarah Cornelius

Sep 02, 2016

4 Things Parents Should Know About Technology in the Classroom

Thanks to the ever-expanding availability and capabilities of technology, coupled with the growing push for personalized learning experiences, its use in the classroom is no longer a question of if but how.

Sarah Cornelius

Aug 05, 2016

[Parent Tips] Successful Grade Transitions from Kindergarten Through High School

New classroom environments, unfamiliar teachers, and different expectations make transitioning to a new grade a challenging experience for many children. This transition can be especially stressful when it includes changing buildings as well. Check out our tips for making these transitions as smooth and successful as possible from Kindergarten through high school!

Megan Sternke

Jul 22, 2016

[Summer Learning] 4 Tips to Keep Your Child On Track for the New School Year

Summer is more than halfway over, but there is still plenty of time to make sure that your child stays on track for success in the new school year!

Megan Sternke

Jul 08, 2016

Eight “Field Trips” to Take with Your Child This Summer

Get your child out of the house and exploring the community with these ideas for easy, educational "field trips" right in your neighborhood!

Megan Sternke

Jun 24, 2016

6 Fun and Educational Activities to Do With Your Child This Summer

Looking for inspiration to keep your child's mind active this summer? These activities merge fun and learning by incorporating games, crafting, science, language arts, and much more!

Megan Sternke

Jun 01, 2016

Three Ways Parents Can Stop the Summer Slide

On average, elementary students lose over one month of learning throughout the summer—known as the “summer slide”. To make sure that your child is prepared to continue learning in the fall, here are three tips to make the summer vacation months an academically productive time!

Megan Sternke