by Rachel Stack | Sep 21, 2026 | Assessment, Comprehension, Reading, School, Uncategorized
As an educator, I always want parents to leave conversations about a child’s reading progress with a clear understanding of three things: where the learner is now, how that compares with grade-level expectations, and whether the learner is making sufficient...
by Gabby Alderman | Feb 17, 2026 | School
Parent-teacher conferences can feel reassuring. Or unsettling. Maybe your child is getting decent grades… but reading still feels hard at home. Maybe homework takes forever. Maybe they say, “School is hard. I can’t do it.” Mid-year conferences aren’t just a routine...
by Gabby Alderman | Aug 13, 2025 | School
A new school year brings new routines—and one of the most important is homework time. The right environment can mean the difference between frustration and focus, yet many kids try to study in spaces full of distractions: music blaring, phones buzzing, and a laptop...
by Gabby Alderman | Jul 11, 2025 | School
The lazy days of summer are winding down, and while the return of school can bring excitement, it can also come with stress—for both kids and parents. After weeks of flexible schedules, later bedtimes, and spontaneous fun, the shift back to early mornings, structured...
by Gabby Alderman | Feb 14, 2025 | School
If you’ve ever walked out of a parent-teacher conference feeling like the teacher was speaking a foreign language, you’re not alone. Educators use a lot of specialized terms when discussing reading and learning support, and it can be overwhelming to keep up. But don’t...
by Gabby Alderman | Nov 13, 2024 | School
For many parents, report card season is a time of anticipation and relief. Seeing strong grades on your child’s report card, especially in reading, can feel like a confirmation that they’re thriving academically. But what if those grades don’t tell the whole story?...
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