This past year was unlike any other for many reasons. Many parents found themselves for the first time scrambling to adjust to having children at […]
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An academic summer program might sound boring to many students, after all who would want to study during their summer vacation? Luckily, this program is not just about nose to the books learning. In addition to avoiding” summer learning loss” students acquire skills and tools to start the new school year off strong, students can […]
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Every year, in the United States the 21st of April is the official celebration date of National Kindergarten Day. Why April 21 you ask? Well, it is the birthday of the German educator Friedrich Fröbel, who founded the first play and activity institute called kindergarten in 1837. (Kindergarten’s actually a mid-19th century German word literally […]
Did you know that this year’s applicant pool for the College Class of 2025 has been the most competitive in recent history. With limited access to traditional extracurriculars such as sports and school clubs, prospective college students wondered – what will colleges expect from them? This year was all about student’s personal stories. In addition […]
Congratulations! You are a You are a Visual Learner If you are mostly a VISUAL LEARNER, you learn best by seeing. That means that looking at words or pictures works great for you. When thinking back in your memory, you probably see the words on a page or images from events. Sometimes, just hearing something out […]
As a parent, I am worried about my children, their education, and our future. The pandemic has shaken the education system at all levels; consequently, many children will be completing this school year with a gap in their fundamental learning. COVID-19 has transformed our learning paradigm; in 2020, nearly 50 million public school students and […]
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Cyberbullying is an undeniable truth, defined as the use of electronic communication (social media platforms, websites, apps, texts) to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature with the intention of hurting or harming another person. Cyberbullying is even more damaging than face-to-face bullying since it can happen anytime, anywhere, […]
As an experienced education partner, Laurel Springs recognizes that when it comes to learning options, one size does not fit all. Whether our partners want a comprehensive education program or to augment their curriculum with a few select courses, we help them find the best solution to suit their specific needs and student populations. This additional […]
Here’s the good news, mid-year is the perfect time to transition to homeschool! Whether you’re considering transitioning due to the current pandemic, your child is falling behind, not being challenged, struggling with on-line learning, has learning differences, or any other justification, here are tips that will help make the shift more manageable. Deciding to homeschool […]