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Dandelions and the Power of Relationships in Teaching

Megan Allen — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:59:04 +0000

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Why Middle School Feels So Hard (And How Parents Can Help)

Megan Allen — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 21:00:05 +0000

Why is middle school so hard for kids? Learn 5 ways parents can support their middle schooler, and when it's okay to get others involved.

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Education Trends for 2025

Megan Allen — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:32:53 +0000

Explore the top 5 education challenges of 2025, including AI in classrooms, teacher retention, and literacy trends

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Making Memories: Meaningful Ways to Connect with Family This Winter Break

Megan Allen — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:00:10 +0000

From reflection to educational fun and giving back, make the most of your holiday downtime with these easy ideas."

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How Fathers Can Support Their Children’s Reading Success

Megan Allen — Mon, 20 May 2024 18:25:11 +0000

Discover the Power of Fathers in Children's Reading Success: Boosting literacy, academic performance, and nurturing a love for reading.

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Spooky Science: Apple Skull Volcanos

Megan Allen — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:27:28 +0000

Apples are all around this time of year—grab a few and explore decay, plus create a spooky looking apple volcano with a chemical reaction!

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Tips to Combat Back-to-School Anxiety

Megan Allen — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:10:32 +0000

Do back-to-school conversations cause anxiety for your child? We’ve got some tips to help prepare and decrease any stress.

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What to do if your child resists tutoring

Megan Allen — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 22:04:25 +0000

Are you ready to sign up Junior for tutoring but they are resistant to the idea? We have a few paths forward including setting goals, identifying the barriers, and developing a reward system.

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5 Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences

Megan Allen — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 01:25:22 +0000

Don't get nervous with parent-teacher conferences! These 5 tips will have you prepared, confident to ask the right questions, and ready to get the most out of the conversation with your child's teacher.

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6 Things That Are Keeping Parents Up This Year

Megan Allen — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:27:53 +0000

We’ve noticed a handful of themes with parents throughout the past months shadowed by the clouds of the pandemic. It’s great insight into our public schools—and we hope they can make some shifts.

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