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3 Tips to Avoid the COVID Slide
3 Tips to Avoid the COVID Slide

A recent Scholastic study of children in 3rd-5th grades also showed that students lost, on average, about 20 percent of their school-year gains in reading and 27 percent of their school-year gains in math during summer break. Add COVID and virtual learning to the mix and w're expecting that number to increase. Read on for 3 tips you can implement today to help your student avoid the COVID slump.

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Books that Promote Inclusion
Books that Promote Inclusion

A curated list of books that promote diversity and inclusion, from emerging readers to high-schoolers.

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Stuck at Home With Your Kids? Here Are Some of My Favorite Resources to Structure Routine
Stuck at Home With Your Kids? Here Are Some of My Favorite Resources to Structure Routine

Are you home with your kids during this COVID-19 “new normal?” If so, it’s important to schedule some routine and predictability into your daily schedules. I’ve curated some of my favorite resources below from my days in the classroom. All of these ideas can be adjusted based on grade level and age.

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