How to Help Your Child with Math Word Problems

MARK KANCE

Have you noticed that your child’s homework contains more word math problems than ever before? Common Core Standards for Mathematic Operations & Algebraic Thinking include the ability to solve word math problems for children as young as kindergarten. So, why is there such a focus on these types of math problems?

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Get Back to School Ready! An Organized Approach to Packing Lunches

ABBY FAUST

It is so hard to believe that it is already September! Before we know it, the first day of school will be here. This year my kids are headed to two different schools and for one of them we will be packing lunches daily. All the more reason to get us organized before the school year begins, making sure we are Back to School Ready!

 
 

Start the School Year Strong with Back to School Resolutions

MARK KANCE

When most people think of making resolutions, they probably associate them with the Times Square ball drop and shouts of "Happy New Year" at the stroke of midnight. However, for kids across the country, a different kind of "New Year" is underway -- a new school year. As we dust off the backpacks and notebooks, it’s time for parents to be the best Chief Education Officers (CEO) that they can be and set an actionable plan into motion for academic success.

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