The A Grade Ahead Blog
Enrichment ideas, learning strategies, book reviews, and stories from our academies — for parents and students alike.
There has been some big news circling around education this past month. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed by President Obama on December 10, 2015. The ESSA will replace the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). At this point, it is…
Read full article“Grammar” can be an intimidating word for both children and adults alike. No matter the age, most people cringe at the thought of subject-verb agreement, correct comma placement, and misplaced modifiers. Why does English grammar inflict such fear upon people…
Read full articleAs parents, we want to make sure we are preparing our kids to be successful in the real world but there are so many distractions. Pressures at work, family obligations, and the stresses of daily life can pile up. Sometimes…
Read full articleJanuary is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. It’s a time where we reflect on what has been and what we want to accomplish in the future. We vow to exercise more and eat right. We make resolutions to…
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