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May 07, 2020

In the Wake of School Closures, What Matters Most to Admins, Principals, Teachers, and Parents?

Without a doubt, COVID-19 has impacted education at every level—affecting the decisions administrators are forced to make while in crisis mode and influencing the new skills parents are being taske
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Madison Michell

Apr 27, 2020

Principles of Teaching at Home: When Parents Become Learning Guides

Like many educators, I’ve been receiving a lot of texts from friends who want advice during this unprecedented period of school shutdown. The concerns have regular themes:
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Lynelle Morgenthaler

Mar 30, 2020

Working from Home with Children Learning from Home: Building a Schedule That Works

Right now, I’m living the new reality many parents across the world are facing—working from home while my children are learning from home.
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Regina Waddell

Mar 23, 2020

5 Things Parents Can Do to Support Students Learning Online

Successful e-learning days—especially when they need to be implemented for any kind of extended period—requires educators, students, and families to adjust to new routines. Parents and other caregivers can offer some of the most important guidance students need to find the right online learning approaches, remain accountable for their work, and get extra help when needed. Here are five things parents and caregivers can do to help their child be successful when learning online:
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Madison Michell

Sep 30, 2019

4 Tips to Navigate the College Selection Process with Your Child

What are some things that you as a parent can do with your child without completely taking over the college admissions and selection process? Here are some tips on how parents can support their child as he or she makes this significant decision about his or her academic future.
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Elaine Ho

Sep 09, 2019

[Teacher Tips] 7 Ways to Encourage Parent Involvement

There are several studies that have found that parental involvement plays a significant role in student success. As educators, you know this. But, how do you go about getting parents involved in their child’s learning?

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Brita Hammer

Aug 07, 2019

Back to (Virtual) School: 5 Things Parents Can Do to Support Students in Virtual Courses

Virtual learning does come with some unique logistics and additional challenges that parents and caregivers can be instrumental in to help their children manage. Here are five things parents can do to help their child achieve success in virtual courses.
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Sarah Cornelius

Feb 14, 2019

6 Tips on Helping Your Child with Homework You Don’t Understand

According to a 2013 Edweek article, about 50% of parents struggle with helping their children with homework, and 46.5% of those parents struggle because they themselves don't understand the subject material. So yes, you are not alone. But, what are some ways you can help your child tackle their nightly workload that seems to be challenging even for you? Here are some tips to help your children with their homework, if you're struggling with the assignment yourself:
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Elaine Ho