
Children each learn and develop at their own pace, and reading is no different from other skill building. It’s common for kids to find reading challenging at one point or another. But if learning to read becomes an ongoing struggle Read more >>

Children each learn and develop at their own pace, and reading is no different from other skill building. It’s common for kids to find reading challenging at one point or another. But if learning to read becomes an ongoing struggle Read more >>

Modifying an IEP or 504 for Distance or Hybrid Learning
As the year begins with distance or hybrid learning at most schools, many parents are worried that pre-pandemic IEP plans may leave kids without vital services. If you’re concerned your child is struggling, it might be time to make some Read more >>

7 Tips to Manage Stress and Improve Your Quality of Life
As recent months have demonstrated, stress is unavoidable. Now more than ever, it’s important to understand stress and how we can manage it. While stress can be beneficial, too much of it can be harmful. Read more >>

Make Remote Learning More Fun With a Bitmoji Classroom
This back-to-school strategy lets you create a safe, welcoming environment for students to log in to each morning. The use of Bitmoji, a commonly used app for image-based digital social interaction, is used as a tool for creating a virtual Read more >>

Manage Stress and Build Resilience
It’s hard to avoid stress. Work, money, current events, and the hassles of everyday life are just a few of the things that can cause stress. Long-term, or chronic, stress is linked to several health conditions like heart disease, high Read more >>

Even When the Smoke Clears, Schools Find Student Trauma Can Linger
For some students, the fire is only the beginning. The nightmares, the grief and an all-consuming dread can persist for months or even years. That’s what teachers and school employees have observed among students in California’s fire-ravaged areas, especially Sonoma Read more >>

New Cyberbullying Trend: ‘Tea’ Accounts Used to Gossip About and Harass Students Online
Three weeks into the school year, the Granite School District in Utah is seeing a surge in cyberbullying. The district notified parents via Facebook, saying schools have seen a “significant rise in cyber-bullying using anonymous social media accounts.” Read more >>

8 Tips to Help Your Child Focus and Stay Engaged During Distance Learning
Maintaining high levels of engagement can be challenging in a distance or hybrid learning environment, even for savvy adult learners. Read more >>

Going back to school can be exciting, but it can also be scary. Kids with learning and thinking differences may have added concerns and issues with self-esteem. These back-to-school book picks from Understood‘s founding partner Reading Rockets can show them Read more >>

Supporting 2e Distance Learners Resource Kit [downloadable]
Check out this great new free resource about supporting twice exceptional (2e) learners! Resilience & Engagement for Every Learner (REEL) just launched the Teaching 2e: Supporting 2e Distance Learners Resource Kit for educators, with top tips, strategies for key challenges, Read more >>