Progress reports are out. The grade sitting in your student’s gradebook might not be what either of you hoped for. And the question on every parent’s mind right now is the same one: Is there still time to fix this?
The November Window: What to Do After Q1 Report Cards (Before the Holidays Hit)
The Q1 report cards are in. Some of you are relieved. Some of you are confused. And some of you are staring at those grades thinking, “How did this happen?” Here’s what you need to know: You have exactly 3
Top 11 Worst Ways to Study: Strategies That Won’t Get You an A
After working with over 8,000 kids over the last 14 years, I can attest to the fact that these non-study strategies are guaranteed to reduce academic success while causing stress, anxiety, and lowered self-esteem. Kids are told that they need
So You Just Got Your Child’s Q1 Progress Report, Now What?
We’re nearing the end of the first quarter, and the much-anticipated Q1 progress report has landed in your mailbox. As you scan through it, your heart sinks. The grades aren’t what you expected or hoped for. You might feel a
How the Report Card Can Up Your Child’s Game
It’s the academic year half-way mark. You most likely got your child’s most recent report card. Did you get a sinking feeling when you saw it? Report cards can bring about a mix of emotions on behalf of your middle
7 Signs Your Child May Need Tutoring
Every child learns at their own pace, but there could be times when they might need a little extra help to understand challenging concepts or to reinforce learning. If you are a concerned parent wondering whether your child might be