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Jan 27

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How Do I Know if Independent Study is Right for My Student?

By Wendy I. Accommodations, Elementary School, High School, Learning Differences, Middle School, Study Skills

Independent Study is an option of education that involves students working through their coursework separate from a classroom. The organization of independent study can be quite varied depending on the arrangement of the school providing it. In California, as laid out by the Assembly Bill 130, independent study has set guidelines for different grade levels.…

Dec 17

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Ways to Use Social Media for Good: How Educators and Parents Can Take a Proactive Approach with TikTok, Instagram, etc

By Jeff B. Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Study Skills

By now every parent and educator has heard horror stories about the dangers of social media for children. Between disruptive Tik Tok challenges, bullying, and the recent reports on the impact of social media on teens’ mental health, it’s enough for parents to wish that social media simply would go away. Unfortunately, the genie is…

Oct 06

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Being Open to Various Learning Styles

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Study Skills

For many years the education system has been preaching learning styles. As a huge proponent of learning styles, I have always supported students in finding out where their strongest learning style lands. According to the more complex VARK model, there are 4 styles for which students learn best: visual, auditory, reading and writing, and kinesthetic.…

Sep 15

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Digital AP Exams: How they went, and how to be prepared if they happen again

By Wendy I. High School, Study Skills, Test Prep

What a time it has been! So many things have changed, and changed back, and readjusted, and shifted, in the world of education. While things will certainly continue to change, knowing some of the possibilities can help us prepare for some of the options ahead. One of the changes that occurred was the use of…

Aug 15

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How to Relearn Your Course Material: A Guide to Revisiting the Last Year and Finding the Holes in Your Learning

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Study Skills

It’s important to get real about your school’s strengths and weaknesses. No school is perfect. Some have an excellent focus on creative writing and others tend to drill home mathematics. While one is not better than the other, it’s necessary to get honest and curious about what your child is missing at their school. Once…