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A recent Scholastic study of children in 3rd-5th grades also showed that students lost, on average, about 20 percent of their school-year gains in reading and 27 percent of their school-year gains in math during summer break. Add COVID and virtual learning to the mix and w're expecting that number to increase. Read on for 3 tips you can implement today to help your student avoid the COVID slump.
Read MoreAtlanta's school landscape is tricky enough. With everything being online, parents are asking "now what?" See how this year's admissions process will be different than ever before as parents are scrambling to identify trusted guides who know schools inside and out.
Read MoreGiven the abrupt impact of COVID-19 to the college application landscape, it’s paramount that seniors tackle what's shaping up to be the most complicated admissions season in decades. But where should they even begin? New for Summer 2020, we’re featuring the App Checkup, a tailored 1:1 intake approach to help seniors and parents know what to manage.
Read MoreWhen it comes to college applications, what’s an academic index? How do schools use it? What does that mean for your high school senior?
Read MoreThe pandemic has changed the way students are learning—forever. With 1.2 billion of students out of school worldwide, research has tracked the efficacy of virtual learning. What works? What doesn’t? And what does this mean for the future of education?
Read MoreThe Atlanta Journal Constitution released a story this week with a curated list of 100 vetted local charities where Atlantans can help during the pandemic. Organized by category, we’ve sent our own students to this very list where they’ve been able to identify causes that are dear to them.
Read MoreA curated list of books that promote diversity and inclusion, from emerging readers to high-schoolers.
Read MoreA curated list of my favorite books to read this month. Highlighting favorites for students of all grade levels, graduates, teachers, and parents, too!
Read MoreA collection of 10 incredible books that provide hope and peace in our chaotic “new normal” of a world. Check out USA Today’s curated list for more information!
Read MoreAre you home with your kids during this COVID-19 “new normal?” If so, it’s important to schedule some routine and predictability into your daily schedules. I’ve curated some of my favorite resources below from my days in the classroom. All of these ideas can be adjusted based on grade level and age.
Read MoreAP Exams have moved exclusively to an online, at-home free-response model. Here’s everything you need to know—directly via an update from CollegeBoard that was released this morning re: AP Exams and Online Courses.
Read MoreCollege Board announced on Friday that updates to AP exams are coming. To combat the changes, College Board is committed to supporting schools and students at home by providing free remote learning resources (with AP teachers providing instructional content) and developing a new at-home testing option. New time constraints within the education community (namely, high school seniors) have caused College Board to react accordingly and in doing so, their press release last week outlined AP changes that high-schoolers can expect this year.
Read MoreSophomores and Juniors—Your summer is bound to look a little different. As we navigate the age of #COVID-19, cancellations and rescheduling of nationwide ACT and SAT dates are impacting schools, students, and college application plans.
Read MoreOne week until AAAIS schools release their decisions for the 2020-2021 school year. Overwhelmed? Have questions? We’re here to help.
Read MoreDuring this unprecedented time, the majority of employers have moved to encourage #WTH (working from home). With parents now balancing working with supervising academic time and supporting digital learning platforms, it can be a difficult time to navigate. Below, I’ve included 5 daily habits to implement joyful productivity while working from home.
Read MoreThese times are unprecedented. News sources are running 24/7 with continuous updates. All of this uncertainty can spike anxiety in our children and students who are learning to navigate this “new normal.” We’ve curated some fantastic resources on talking to your child and teen during the age of COVID-19
Read MoreWhew. What a difference a few days can make. We are committed to equipping our parents and students with accurate news information regarding #COVID-19. At what's shaping up to the most difficult college admissions season yet, we will continue to share information on testing, deadlines, and application processes as we learn more.
Read MoreIf you’re in the throes of college admissions season, chances are you’ve heard of the various deadlines available for high school seniors to completely submit their application. These universal deadlines, mandated by each college, can be conveniently managed on universal application portals such as the Common Application or the Coalition Application. However, though of these application deadlines require that all supplemental components are submitted in conjunction with the application (transcript, essays, letters of recommendation, etc.), by leveraging the odds that are associated with each application deadline, we believe that we can leverage a student’s best foot forward in the competition
Read MoreWhitehead Learning Group offers a unique brand of educational consulting that creates story for your vision—and for both your family's goals and each of your student's goals.
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