If you’re reading about the Common Core, you know that there are pros and cons (we’ll provide more details in coming blog entries). But Californians are definitely on the pro side. And if you want your child assessed for Miracle Math Coaching programs that are aligned with the Common Core, contact us by filling out…
During this Memorial Day weekend, we celebrate the men and women who have served and fought for our country. Check out the numbers behind how we pay tribute.
It’s tough keeping teenagers energized and engaged during the summer. But that’s your goal to protect them from the “Summer Slide.” This 12-week guide of summer activities just for teens should help.
Research shows that Summer Learning Loss, also called the “Summer Slide,” is worse for children from low-income backgrounds. By contrast, middle-income children generally have more opportunity for academic activities, which gives them huge advantages in school. Here’s how Brian Williams of NBC News explains it. If you want your child assessed for Miracle Math Coaching…
You’re going to hear a lot about the Common Core from us in the coming weeks. For more of the basics, check out this resource guide provided by an organization called Edutopia. And if you would like more specific information or you want to have your child assessed for the Miracle Math Coaching programs (which…
With June almost here, kids are ready to celebrate the end of reading, writing and arithmetic. But not so fast. Your kids are at risk of forgetting much of what they’ve learned during the school. That loss is called the “Summer Slide,” and you can prevent it. Learn more about it here. In the weeks…
By now, you’ve heard a lot about a new set of standards that California and other states will adopt in schools in the Fall. They’re called the Common Core, and we first introduced them to you in a January 2014 blog post. We’ll provide much more information about the Common Core in the months ahead. …
We all know the brain is a muscle that needs exercise to stay strong. Here are 14 strange, but effective, ways to keep you and your family mentally sharp.
Summer’s just around the corner, and it’s not too early to think about what you want your sons and daughters to read when it gets here. Check out these recommended reading lists for books that will enchant and entertain.
If you want your daughters and sons to be financially responsible adults, it’s never too early to talk with them about money, according to new research.