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How to stay productive during the holiday season.

As we head into 2022 and start making our New Year resolutions, think about breaking up goals into season instead of setting yearly goals.

OG is a buzzword floating around reading classrooms and carpool lanes. We break down what parents need to know and the questions they should be asking.

Favorite after-school programs around the city for students K-8!

The latest report card for Atlanta Public Schools? Not great. Results for the 2022 NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) show Atlanta Public Schools had decreases in proficiency and average scale scores in both math and reading.

Susie shares information about standardized tests--including the Georgia Milestones Assessment and the Iowa Assessments Exam, both of which measure students’ knowledge and skills in core content areas.  students, teachers, school administrators and even parents who are left to deal with the consequences of their children’s anxiety. Don't miss these tips!

Only about 9% of people who set New Year’s resolutions actually achieve them. With this in mind, how can you expect your student to achieve their academic goals when so many adults fail at their own attempts to improve themselves? The answer may lie in HOW you set goals.

Sometimes it’s hard for parents (and even teachers!) to determine if certain struggles or behaviors are just a normal part of the learning process, or an indicator of a deeper issue. Certain problems can serve as red flags that a cognitive skill weakness may be causing serious learning struggles and holding a child back.

There is a huge and highly contentious body of literature on the question of homework. We unpack both sides of the argument.

To boost your child’s study skills, you’ll need to take a holistic approach to strengthening the tools that keep them on task, on time with all the supplies they need to stay focused when doing homework or studying for a test. Although motivation certainly plays a role, it’s essential to remember that “action sparks motivation;” not the other way around. Start with these basic tips to prepare your student to fully engage in their studies.

Seven proven calendar strategies to maximize efficiency and productivity as your family embarks on another school year.

As changes in cognitive processes and abilities develop from birth to adulthood, we may be able to witness specific examples of each of the following stages of cognitive development. How to monitor and promote cognitive growth in every developmental stage.

A sweet list of our favorite back-to-school read-alouds! Stock up on a few of these titles to incorporate during your bedtime routines during August.

With some schools around the country reopening in mid-August, many of us are already seeing ads for school supplies, backpacks, lunchboxes, and fall clothes. For some families, the return to school comes with a sense of excitement for familiar faces, new friends, the challenge of new classes, and participation in sports and other extracurricular activities. But for others, the return to homework, standardized tests, and projects can come with anxiety.

You’re not alone if the word “homework” conjures images of avoidance, tears and frustration. As a parent, it’s tough to find a happy medium between “nagging” your student to complete even the simplest assignments on time and feeling compassion for their struggles to learn, understand and stay focused. We’ve got 7 tips to help you get a head start on the new school year, make homework easier and reduce frustration for the entire family.

While play is certainly an important part of any child’s (or teen’s) summer, too much freedom or lack of any routine can sometimes be detrimental. For parents who are also trying to keep their kids’ brains engaged to reduce the impact of the “Summer Slide”—the significant learning loss that occurs over the summer break, we’ve got some recommendations.

How to use your child’s learning style to create consistent, safe after-school routines.