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Is Your Child Ready for Middle School?

In elementary school, one primary teacher often had a clear view of your child's day-to-day progress. She noticed when the reading log was late, caught the off day in math, and sent home a reminder before anything slipped too far. One adult was tracking the...

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How to Improve Your Child’s Writing Skills

Writing is the skill parents notice last. Reading trouble shows up early and loudly, because you can hear it. Math trouble shows up on a test with a number attached. Writing trouble tends to stay hidden until a middle school essay comes back covered in...

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How Tutors Can Foster Critical Thinking in Children

Developing the skills to think critically, analyze information, and form original ideas are essential tools for students of all ages. Here’s how tutors can help foster critical thinking skills in children! Student-directed learning. One of the core...

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