Teachable Moments

One of the most important indicators of student success is a sense of belonging. Students who feel like they belong at school are more engaged and make a bigger effort. 

Making decisions about your child’s education starts early. One of the first decisions a parent makes is whether their child is ready to begin kindergarten or should be held back a year, a practice known as academic redshirting. This trend is more common among higher-income families, especially those with boys born in summer months.

One of the biggest transitions for first-year college students is moving away from home and into a residence hall with a roommate.

Many parents and caregivers dread the arrival of the back-to-school supply list. Navigating towering aisles of binders, erasers and disinfectant wipes while trying to stay on budget is hard. The National Retail Federation estimates the average family will spend almost $1,000 on school supplies this year.

The longer days of summer are here, which means more time to be active outdoors. However, record-breaking temperatures can lead to illnesses like heat stroke and exhaustion when temperatures are above 86 degrees Fahrenheit.

Summer reading is an excellent way to keep students engaged with books and literacy skills.

It’s common knowledge that the pandemic had a lasting impact on students across the country. While much attention has been given to academic setbacks, another equally important issue is the loss of social and emotional coping skills. 

Since the pandemic, chronic absenteeism has skyrocketed across the country. 

This summer, families will be visiting colleges with their high schoolers, but with so much available online, is the campus tour still important?

Experts say "summer brain drain" for students can be avoided with a simple tech detox.