The unexpected changes that have been brought upon parents, students, and teachers because of the COVID-19 pandemic have created a lot of stress and uncertainty as we head into the new school year. Many parents who had never planned on this homeschooling adventure with their children now face a situation where their kids will be […]
Be Patient With Teachers as Your Child Returns to School During COVID-19
*Ava loves teaching. She always thought of her students as decently tech-savvy kids because they are proficient on their cell phones. But when COVID-19 forced her students into online learning, she knew many did not have access to computers other than in the classroom. The school she works for loaned out computers and iPads, trying […]
Teaching Students Adaptability In and Out of the Classroom
The current lockdown has forced families across the United States to change their schedules drastically, and this includes their children. As summer ends, many parents throughout the country are wondering what the school year will look like for their kids. While it may seem overwhelming to upend your family’s regular schedule completely, there is a […]
How to Help Students Make an Effective Switch to Online Learning
Students across the country have had to adjust to new online learning courses due to the lockdown restrictions and social distancing guidelines in place in the US. While this poses many challenges for teachers, parents, and students, we can acknowledge the positive aspects of online learning. At the TIA, we have revamped our course structure […]
5 Considerations: Put your child back in the classroom NOW?
School is starting soon, and parents have to make some serious decisions. In this article, use critical thinking to determine what is best for YOUR child(ren) by asking these questions: 1. Does my child have an existing health condition that they are being treated for that could prevent them from going back in the classroom? […]
5 Things To Ask About Your School Before the New School Year Starts
For many of us, the “new normal” has dramatically impacted our daily lives. This is true for organizations as well, including your child’s school. Some schools have worked hard and successfully adapted to difficult changes due to COVID-19, others have struggled. For something as important as your child’s education and preparation for college, it […]
Avoid the Summer Slide With These 4 Continuous Learning Activities
Have you heard of the dreaded summer slide? That unfortunate, seemingly inevitable loss of school-year gains in reading and math because continuous learning activities have stopped? Recent research has shown that elementary-aged students can lose as much as 20 – 27 percent of their yearly gains in reading and math. In some cases, those numbers can […]
How to Talk to Your Children About Injustice
While it can be tempting to shield your child from the events of the world, the reality is that many kids will experience or witness injustice at some point in their lives. Watching how you respond—or choose not to respond—to injustice is the first step children take in formulating their own approach to race. That’s […]
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