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The following post is from Jennifer Burke, a lifelong educator:

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source: MC Quinn

“Mom, my stomach hurts. Can I stay home today?”  “I hate school!”

If you hear this frequently, you may have a struggling learner. For these students, school is anything but enjoyable.

Don’t wait for things to get better – usually they don’t.

Without parental involvement and support, worn-out students continue to spiral down until their motivation is non-existent. To increase the opportunities for success next year, plan your summer strategy now.

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Giveaway: Carlito C. Caterpillar’s Math House Games

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Extra Credit IS Real Life

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I’ve mentioned before that I had three teachers in junior high and high school who each contributed to my success with their negativity rather than their encouragement. Instead of building me up, like teachers are supposed to, they really did the opposite, both to my face and behind my back. Lately, I’ve been thinking a [...]

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Back-To-School Freebies!

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This week marked the first week of school for many families and the last week of summer for many others. Whether your kids are already back in school or heading back soon, the internet is full of fun freebies to celebrate the start of a new year, and here are some of my favorites: School [...]

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