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Beating the Summer Slide: What the Research Says and What Actually Works
We’ve written about summer learning loss before, but as July moves forward, it’s worth revisiting with a sharper focus, because this is exactly the point

The Quiet Season: Why Mid-Summer Is the Best Time to Get Ahead
July 6, 2026 By early July, the initial excitement of summer has settled into something steadier. The last day of school is a few weeks

So, What’s Next? How to Make the Most of Summer for Students of All Ages
June 29, 2026 School is out. The backpacks are in the closet. The homework folders are (hopefully) recycled. Summer has arrived. For many families, the

Celebrate the Year: Honoring Every Student’s Growth, Big Wins and Quiet Ones
June 22, 2026 June is the season of report cards and graduation ceremonies, of end-of-year parties and highlight reels. It’s the time when the big

Summer Learning Loss Is Real. Here’s How to Get Ahead of It Before School Ends
June 15, 2026 There’s a phenomenon that educators and researchers have documented for decades, and every September, teachers see the evidence of it sitting right

End-of-Year Assessments: What Elementary Parents Should Know Right Now
June 8, 2026 If most of the end-of-year conversation seems focused on high school students, the AP® exams, the IB® scores, the Regents, you might be

Regent Exams, AP® Exams, and IB® Exams Are Here. What Happens After the Exam?
June 1, 2026 The moment has arrived. Weeks, sometimes months, of preparation have led to this. The exam is on the desk, the pencil is

Test Anxiety Is Real. Here’s What You Can Do About It (At Any Age)
May 25, 2026 Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention during exam season: test anxiety. Not the mild butterflies that come before any

Memorial Day Weekend: The Perfect Reset Before the Final Push
May 18, 2026 Memorial Day weekend arrives at exactly the right moment every year. By late May, students are tired. The school year has been

Exam Season Survival Guide: Supporting Your Teen Through AP® exams, IB® exams, and Regents
May 11, 2026 For families with high school students, May is not just another month. It’s exam season and for many teens, it can feel

The Final Stretch: How to Help Every Student Finish the School Year Strong
May 4, 2026 The end of the school year is visible on the horizon — and for many families, that can feel both exciting and

Small Habits, Big Results: Simple February Routines That Boost Learning
February 23, 2026 February can feel like the longest month of the school year. The excitement of fall has worn off, spring feels far away,