Parents & families

Data-Driven Learning, Parent Involvement, Teacher Tips

Dec 22, 2016

4 Tips to Use Student Data for More Productive Parent-Teacher Conferences

Sharing the right student data with parents when conference time rolls around can help you paint a clearer picture of each child's process, and give parents meaningful strategies to help their child continue making improvements.

McKenna Wierman

Dec 02, 2016

How Parents Can Use Rewards to Encourage Learning

Studies have shown that, used at the right time, external motivators can help children complete a task which they would have not wanted to do previously. Here are four best practice tips for rewarding your children in ways that are healthy and effective in the long term.

Elaine Ho

Nov 04, 2016

[Parent Tips] Fostering Your Child's Interests

By taking the time to explore and encourage interests, you set the stage not only for your child to experience academic success, but also for them to determine their passions, take ownership over their learning, and choose a fulfilling career path.

Shannon LaBree

Oct 20, 2016

[Parent Savings] Practice and Monitor Progress with Study Island for Home

We're offering 25% off all Study Island for Home annual subscriptions through the month of October!

Sarah Cornelius

Sep 30, 2016

[Digital Literacy] 4 Tips for Parents to Teach Kids About Responsible Technology Use

Working with your child to understand how to use technology thoughtfully and respectfully is key to helping them take full advantage of its benefits.

Megan Sternke

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