For as long as I have worked in education, I have always heard from children at this time of year that they have had it with work. Most of them are more than ready to empty out their backpacks, desks, and lockers in a few weeks. Some have elaborate plans to shower papers down a stairwell or burn them in a backyard fire pit. For the most part it’s all in good fun and an opportunity to blow off some steam. But, dear parents, before it gets time for the big paper purge, I have a

With warmer days and even afternoon thunderstorms, it’s starting to feel like summer is around the corner. You may have even noticed that your child’s school work seems to be tapering off now that June is just weeks away. It’s the perfect time to relax and enjoy all of the accomplishments of the school year. This is also a good opportunity to start thinking about whether summer tutoring might be a good fit for your family. Without the burden of homework and the mental fatigue