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Group projects are lesson in collaboration

November 20, 2012 | Posted in: Early Learners, Elementary, High School, Middle Years

There is an art to navigating a group, and it’s something we learn through practice. We’ve become more aware of this in recent weeks as we’ve listened to our high school-age daughter discuss several collaborative learning projects. The process has been frustrating for her as she has tried to find a balance between control freak […]

To share or not to share … What your child’s teacher needs to know

December 7, 2011 | Posted in: Early Learners, Elementary, High School, Middle Years

No one knows your child better than you do. From her personality traits and learning style to how she deals with challenges at home, you have “insider information” that could be vital to her success in school. So what should – and shouldn’t – you divulge to your child’s teacher? Consider this rule of thumb: […]