Information for Parents

Grade Grubbing

Grade grubbing or grade begging is what happens when the system is comprised of a ridged grading system.  Students and parents feel compelled to complain

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Down With Timed Tests

I find it hard to believe that some schools are still using timed tests in math and the ‘drill and kill’ method of instruction.  I’ve

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Stop Making Excuses

In my many years of experience in education, I think I’ve heard it all – excuses from teachers, parents, and students.  Excuses from parents and

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The Writing Experience

In my professional career I have heard many debates about when children should begin writing and how to keep an interest in writing through high

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Ban The Word Bossy

It seems the trend has moved away from banning books to banning words – particularly words that cause self esteem problems in children. Attempts to

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Anxiety In School

There are many reasons for school students to have anxiety.  In my educational experiences I have seen many causes of childhood stress that range from

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Kindergarten Today

Kindergarten today is much different than it was several years ago.  It will be even more different in the next few years.  It is in

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