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Lots More on the Common Core…
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…
All About the Dreaded Summer Slide
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…
What are the Common Core Standards, and Why Should Parents Care about Them?
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. …
Want to Keep your Brain Sharp? Get Weird.
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.
What Will Your Children Read this Summer?
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.
Talk with Your Kids about Money
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.
Where Parents in the Know Learn about Education
If you’re a parent with hopes of getting junior into Harvard or you just want to know more about our education system, take note. Here are 25 top blogs for keeping parents informed and empowered about education.
Mathematician tops “Best Job” List
If you enjoy solving for X and finding sines and cosines, you could be headed for career nirvana. Based upon salary and growth potential, mathematicians have the best jobs, according to a recent study.
Want your children to eat well? Then eat well yourself.
Recent research shows that how much food Mom and Dad put on their own plates influences how much they put on their children’s plates. And that has strong implications for helping kids develop good eating habits.
Middle School Test Scores Predict Tech Career Success
We know that careers in the technology fields – like engineering and computer science – pay big bucks. But did you know that way before you’re an adult, as early as when you’re in middle school, you can increase your chances of landing a great future tech job? That’s according to a recent study.
Why Math is Important
We say it all the time. We repeat it all the time. And, here it is, yet again. This is why Math is important.
You Can be Proud when Your Toddler Splatters the Peas
The messier your children are, the more they learn, according to a recent study.
What Will the New SAT Look Like for Math?
In March, we told you about big changes in store for the SAT. Here’s info on specifically how Math will be affected.
How Smart are We Compared to the Rest of the World?
The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) administers a test every two years to 15 year olds around the world. The PISA exam covers Math, Reading and Science and results can compare academic achievement among students from different countries. So how well did we do?
Hands Down, this is a Cooler Way to Teach Math
Turns out that teaching Math while students sit completely still at their desks isn’t the best way to go. Check out how a few animated gestures can help.