Summer Math Boosts Achievement

Suzanne RogersBlog, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better

TL;DR: Engaging in summer math programs improves students’ math achievement outcomes. Summer math helps prevent the “summer slide” and reinforces critical thinking skills. Math programs bridge the achievement gap and equip students with essential skills for academic success. Summer Math According to an Annenberg/Brown University meta-analysis study (Lynch, An, & Mancenido, 2021), engaging in summer programs incorporating mathematics activities significantly … Read More

5 Bridges That Support the Whole Child

Steven WeberBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better

TL;DR: Education is about building bridges, with teachers as bridge builders guiding students through their K-12 journey. Bridges need to be built between misunderstanding and understanding, dependence and self-regulation, learning for grades and lifelong learning, illiteracy and civic literacy, and one right answer to adaptability. A whole child education includes academic skills and additional aspects that prepare students for the … Read More