It’s my favorite time of year. The nights are about to get cooler, the bugs are singing their swan songs to nature, the fall sports teams have begun preseason training, and the malls are filled with parents looking for the right supplies and clothes to help their child have a successful and confident school year. This is a time of new beginnings, new promises, new opportunities, a fresh start for teachers, kids, and parents alike. Hopefully your family is using this fresh start to think about your individual and group goals and the strategies you’ll use to achieve them.
What are you looking to improve this school year? Want help your child set boundaries with friends? Hoping to get to school on time? Looking for ways to improve homework habits? There are a ton of experts with tons of research to help you make the most of your year. But what parent has time to sift through all that information to find what’s right for them? Fortunately, Education Nation Parent Toolkit has put together a suite of resources from experts spanning topics such as social emotional learning, academics, health and wellness, financial literacy, and college and career readiness. Parents can pick the grade level of their child and then pick the area of focus to drill down their curated lists of tips even further. The most encouraging part is that these resources are research-backed, expert advice for every step of your child's development. You can check it out and make your own here: http://www.parenttoolkit.com/backtoschoolkit.
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I'm a former teacher and former college athlete, currently working to make life more equitable for all people. My mission is to get parents to partner with their child's teacher.
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