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Wizardry Not Necessary: How To Discover The Writer Within
The insight that large chunks of stories simply consist of variations on passed down tropes can be incredibly empowering for students.

The Whole Kid
Jun 25, 20204 min read


Summer Book Clubs: The Opportunities Are “Virtually” Unlimited
Virtual book groups have many benefits, including getting introduced to new books and meeting new people.

Andrea Farenga, Ed.D.
May 25, 20202 min read


How the Brain Reads: Five Lessons from Neuroscience
Over the past twenty years, we have been able to look inside the brain to see what actually occurs during the act of reading.

Andrea Farenga, Ed.D.
Oct 13, 20193 min read


Can Reading Aloud to My 5th to 8th Grader Make a Difference?
Reading aloud to your older child has many of the same benefits as when they were younger, both academic and personal.

Andrea Farenga, Ed.D.
Oct 2, 20193 min read


Eight Tips for Content Area Reading
Whether your child loves reading or avoids it at all costs, learning to effectively read textbooks is essential for academic success.

Andrea Farenga, Ed.D.
Aug 29, 20193 min read


How to Create Conditions that Will Lead to Higher ACT/SAT Scores for Your Child
The single most important thing students can do to boost their scores is to form a strong habit of reading 2–3 articles every single day.

Tim Tibbitts
Jul 16, 20193 min read


Print or Digital Text: What is Best for My Child?
Technology has increasingly become embedded in K-12 education, which leads to the question of which is better, print or digital text?

Andrea Farenga, Ed.D.
Jul 16, 20193 min read


Dear parents of future 11th and 12th graders...
Dear parents of future 11th and 12th graders—here’s a conversation we should have now!

Tim Tibbitts
Jan 24, 20192 min read
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