Ready for Kindergarten and Beyond
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The leap to kindergarten marks the first of many transitions to expect even after your child graduates middle school and then high school.... Read full article
Annie Engholm
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While most kids took advantage of additional screen time when quarantining in 2020, Annie Engholm used her extra time at home to craft. She turned her hobby into a lucrative Etsy shop and has given away all her profits.... Read full article
Austin Fabre
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Austin Fabre loves to perform. The 11-year-old recently had the chance to showcase his talents as part of a Celebration of Music event. He was one of only a few chosen for the national singing competition. “I didn’t win, but it was definitely a fun o... Read full article
Preston Horton
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An idea that came about to help a grieving grandfather has expanded to help many more senior citizens. Eleven-year-old Preston Horton formed “Joyful Melodies” with his younger siblings in 2018 to bring music to older people in need of company. When C... Read full article
Emotionally Preparing Your Children for Back-to-School Season
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Between staying at home, online learning and time away from friends, many children will need a little extra support as they head back to school late this fall. ... Read full article
Goodbye Preschool, Hello Kindergarten
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I’ve done this before, and I survived. I will do it again and survive, probably even thrive. But I’m still feeling lots of feelings about upcoming changes in our family’s life, mostly about sending our second daughter to elementary school for the ver... Read full article
Is a Charter School Right for my Child?
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School choice. Two words brought up frequently in Louisiana among politicians in discussions about how to improve our state’s educational system.... Read full article
Detecting Dyslexia
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Not being able to read stinks, just ask any of the up to 1 in 5 students who live with dyslexia. Lizzy D., a local student with dyslexia, remembers asking her mom, “Why am I not as smart as my classmates?” Dyslexia has nothing to do with being smart.... Read full article
Remote Learning Challenge
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I am starting to see more students begin to adjust to digital learning. I’m so proud of how hard they are working and amazed at their resilience. I know they wouldn’t be handling it as well without your support, so I commend you for that.... Read full article