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Coronavirus Learning Loss Puts Students Behind

Coronavirus Learning Loss Puts Students Behind

Recent research predicts that many students returning to school in fall 2020 will be behind in their learning. According to Dr. Megan Kuhfeld and Dr. Beth Tarasawa, research scientists at NWEA, students will return to school this fall with a significant learning loss due to COVID-19 school closures. The NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) is a nonprofit organization that provides accurate educational assessments based on rigorous research and collection of statistics. [Read more…]

How Music Helps Brain Development in Children

Various studies have found that engagement with music can lead to an improvement in brain development in children. A study at Northwestern University found better neural processing in students who played a musical instrument when they were compared with students who simply listened to music. This study shows the importance of receiving music education, rather than simply turning on background music when students are doing work in other subjects. [Read more…]

How to talk to your kids about race and the protests

How to talk to your kids about race and the protests

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights drafted by the United Nations in 1948 states in Article 1 that “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.” Each human being is valuable and deserves to be treated with respect and honour.

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5 Tips For Homeschooling Your Kids During the COVID-19 Lockdown

Child Studying - Homeschooling Your Kids

Just like everyone’s experience of the COVID-19 pandemic is unique, everyone’s experience of online learning is different.

On the upside, you may be enjoying a more relaxed schedule and some welcomed downtime. Perhaps you are enjoying the break from early morning drives and after-school pick-ups. In fact, increased time and connection with your children and extra time outdoors can be positive benefits of this time. [Read more…]