Kids can forget what they learned during the long summer months. Avoid summer brain drain with these tips on how to keep your child learning in the summer. "We won't have homework the rest of the year," my five-year-old announced after Memorial Day. I was shocked. I had hoped they wouldn't start getting ready for summer so soon. That's when I realized "summer brain drain" is a real thing. "A conservative estimate of lost instructional time is approximately two months or roughly 22 percent of the school year.... It's common for teachers to spend at least a month re-teaching material that … [Read more...]

Parents, are you deciding whether to homeschool your kids or not? Consider these 6 homeschooling pros and cons before making your decision. By Helen Dawson Some people believe homeschooling is an outdated practice, but with statistics indicating that 3% of the school age population were homeschooled in 2011-12 and figures increasing every year, this is a very real education option for some families. Many debate homeschooling pros and cons to see which way to go. Homeschooling pros and cons list Homeschooled children are still welcomed into colleges and perform well on exams. If you're … [Read more...]