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Why It’s More Important Than Ever to Learn a Language at an Early Age

Emma — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 04:23:41 +0000

In our increasingly globalized world, speaking a second language is an invaluable skill. Speaking more than one language opens up exciting opportunities to travel with ease, make meaningful connections with new people, or to excel in any of the increasing number of internationally-oriented careers. But it is especially beneficial to [...]

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Why Online Instruction Could be a Game Changer for Your Child

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 15:45:10 +0000

After nearly 50 years of successfully transforming the landscape of early childhood language education, we heeded the request of parents and moved our lessons online. While contemplating the upcoming school year, we checked in with our team of dedicated, native-speaking instructors to hear about their experience with virtual learning and [...]

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How Language Learning Sets Your Child Up for Success

admin — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:00:08 +0000

As increasing numbers of schools announce plans to remain closed through the remainder of the year, summer schools suspend programs, and some districts wonder out loud about the viability of students returning to classrooms in September; many of us are growing concerned about our kids falling behind academically. For parents [...]

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3 Must-Reads for Anyone Raising Bilingual Kids

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:00:33 +0000

Anyone who has spent more than a minute in their local bookstore’s parenting section knows there’s a parenting book for everything. You child won’t sleep? There are a dozen titles dealing with that. You’ve got a picky eater? Head to the bookstore; you won’t be disappointed. For parents raising bilingual [...]

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Celebrate Earth Day’s 50th!

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:43:21 +0000

Earth Day turns 50 years old this year! Don’t let a quarantine keep you and your family from celebrating! In fact, as the spotlight is increasingly focused on global health concerns, children are more aware of our interconnectedness than ever. What better time to celebrate the planet we all share? [...]

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Homeschooling Special Needs Children : You’ve Got This!

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:00:11 +0000

For parents of special needs children, the sudden shift to virtual learning has been more than inconvenient. While most students logged on to virtual lessons with their peers, some with more apprehension than others, students with special needs have faced unique struggles and parents of these children can feel overwhelmed [...]

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Getting the Most out of Virtual Learning Sessions: A Guide

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:00:30 +0000

As an increasing number of schools announce their plans to remain closed for the duration of the school year, we are witnessing an unprecedented shift from in-person to virtual learning. Over 100,000 public and private schools have closed and 55 million students have been affected. Obviously, teachers across the country [...]

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Talking to Your Kids about COVID-19 and Social Distancing

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:21:28 +0000

As the days add up and turn into weeks of being “trapped” in the house, your kids are likely starting to feel the effects of social distancing. Maybe they’ve missed out on a birthday party they’ve been planning for months. Or, especially for younger kids, something as seemingly trivial as [...]

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School’s Closed; Now What?

admin — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 05:11:13 +0000

While most of us saw it coming, the announcement of state-wide school closures hit hard. If you’re like the majority of the parents we’ve talked to, you’re likely overwhelmed by what seems like an impossible task—ensuring your kids have access to the academic resources they need while continuing to attend [...]

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