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In helping your child learn to read or read at grade level, it’s important to ask – “Why are they below grade level and struggling in reading?” Roughly 70% of students can learn to read without much difficulty, however, the other 30% need extra reading help. In addition, there is data showing that if a student ...

In helping your child learn to read or read at grade level, it’s important to ask – “Why are they below grade level and struggling in reading?” Roughly 70% of students can learn to read without much difficulty, however, the other 30% need extra reading help. In addition, there is data showing that if a student ...

In helping your child learn to read or read at grade level, it’s important to ask – “Why are they below grade level and struggling in reading?” Roughly 70% of students can learn to read without much difficulty, however, the other 30% need extra reading help. In addition, there is data showing that if a student ...

If your child struggles with reading, you may have heard well-meaning but misleading advice from teachers, family members, or even other parents. Unfortunately, some of these myths can prevent children from getting the right kind of help—leading to frustration, slow progress, and a growing dislike of reading. In this blog, we’ll tackle some of the ...

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The ability to read is foundational to success in school, career, and life. And yet, recent statistics reveal an alarming reality: literacy rates in the U.S. are shockingly low, and the problem is only getting worse. As parents and educators, we cannot afford to ignore these numbers. We must take action to ensure our children ...

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to spell effortlessly while others struggle with even common words? Spelling is more than just memorizing letter patterns—it’s a skill that relies on multiple cognitive abilities working together. If someone consistently struggles to spell words correctly, it may be a sign of underlying cognitive weaknesses rather than ...

When school lets out for the summer, kids breathe a sigh of relief—and let’s be honest, so do parents. But while it’s important to rest and recharge, summer is also a prime opportunity to build the kinds of life and learning skills that don’t always get enough attention during the school year through summer activities. ...

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You’ve probably heard of the “Summer Slide,” which refers to the decline in student learning that occurs over the summer break. The concern, particularly for reading and math, is focused on students potentially losing a significant portion of their prior year gains. It’s just one of the concerns that parents may want to try to ...