There is no denying that the beginning of this school year is like nothing we have ever experienced. Typically, this time of year is chock-full of fun traditions and not-so-fun getting back to routines. This is when we shop...
I thought I was doing all the right things. I sent him to the best school we could afford. He was involved in every sport and activity he was interested in. He had a great crew of boys and...
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When you think of kids and pre-reading skills, you probably picture a preschooler at a table, tracing letter shapes or learning words like “dog” and “run.” But the skills that lead to reading success are...
It seems like there is a day for everything — National Daughters Day, National Sons Day, heck, even National Pets Day. Don't get me wrong — I love my daughter, son, and my Golden Retriever Charlie, but in light...
The start of the school year is quickly approaching, and teachers are getting ready to stock their classrooms! Teachers spend around $1,000 (out of their own pockets) just to prepare for the school year. This is a huge expense,...
After being stationed in Jacksonville for over nine years, the Navy gave us orders to move to Newport, Rhode Island. We arrived in Newport early November to find we arrived just in time to see the beautifully colored fall...
As a mom, it is never too early to get familiar with schooling options in Jacksonville. I think many moms-to-be quickly learn what schools they are zoned for and what grades the schools have earned. If you haven't, it is easy...
While summer break is a good time for students to relax, it is important to use that time as a chance to catch up and avoid the “summer slide.” Every year, students lose several months’ worth of reading and...