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As we get into fall 2026, young adult fiction readers will see many smart, thrilling, and fantastical books emerge. In this list, we have some of the most exciting reading available for teens and young adult readers of all ages. Add these fast-paced, heartfelt, and fresh reads to your “to be read” pile. 1. Night Of Madness by Ryan Douglass. Mara is a horror buff whose only fond memories of her dad are bonding over…
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At its core, active learning relies on a collaborative, student-centered approach. As Vanderbilt University professor Cynthia J. Brame explains, “active learning approaches also often embrace the use of cooperative learning groups, a constructivist-based practice that places particular emphasis on the contribution that social interaction can make.” One would think that students embrace such a model, but an unexpected complication of creating a learning environment around active methods is sometimes a show of student resistance. After…
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It is never too early to start practicing good money habits–in fact, the earlier teenagers are exposed to financial education, the better the chance they will become financially savvy. This is an important life lesson in general, but especially if college is on the horizon for your teenager. Becoming a college student is probably one of the most exciting and immediate milestones for high school students; teenagers feel a sense of freedom, and it’s often…
Read More »The goal of homework is to help students understand and practice what they’ve learned in school. For children in elementary school, it can also help foster independence and responsibility, as well as time-management and planning skills — all keys to success in school and beyond. But during those busy weeknights or weekends, frustrations can often flare up. Each of the homework strategies below is designed to help you and your child develop healthy habits for…
Read More »Many children have trouble paying attention in class at some point in their academic career. When this happens, especially with young students, it leaves parents wondering why their child can’t focus—and whether he or she could have a learning difficulty. It’s important to know that not every student who has a hard time focusing in school has a learning difficulty such as ADD or ADHD. In some cases, the concentration issues children have in school…
Read More »It’s that time of year again—it’s back to school season, and about time to start off another school year! While a new outfit or set of school supplies can definitely help get you off to a good start, so can a fresh perspective. August is a great time for students to evaluate their performance from the previous year, explore new ways to overcome challenges, and come up with a plan to stay on track for…
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There are many September events for families to enjoy in the Boston area this year. Check out our list of September events and activities happening in the Boston area. An Afternoon with Roy, G., & Biv Tue, September 1, 2026 Come on a colorful adventure with us as we explore color through music and movement! Hosted by Little Songbook Opera and Opera Untapped at the Melrose Public Library. Connors Farm Corn Maze Wed, September 2,…
Read More »Even after years of intensive intervention and tutoring, dyslexic students can continue to struggle with reading and writing. That’s why advances in technology tools have been invaluable to students who read and write slowly. Dyslexic students are finding they can complete assignments faster when they employ special features on a laptop or iPad that help work around their dyslexia-related issues. In order to fully maximize how technology tools can help students with learning differences, educator…
Read More »While the report card is a common tool for communicating a student’s academic performance, they have several shortcomings, such as reducing a student’s complex learning journey to simple letters and numbers, as well as failing to capture the nuances of their strengths, challenges, and overall growth. In almost every case, report cards do not effectively reflect a student’s understanding of content or mastery of skills. They also fail in attempts to ‘report’ their progress in…
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From formative and summative assessments to criterion-referenced and benchmark assessments, all types of learning assessments have unique function. But what are the types of learning assessments, and more importantly, when should you use them? If curriculum is the “what” of teaching and learning models are the “how,” then assessment is what challenges our assumptions about the what and the how. Assessment is commonly referred to as formative assessment–that is, assessment designed to inform instruction. Below,…
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