Our Director Dr. Levy frequently writes education-related articles and blogs for magazines, newspapers, and other publications. Some of these articles are detailed below.
September 12, 2017
Perfect for kids who aren’t big into page-turning.
Some kids love the thrill of turning the pages of paper book. They enjoy visually gauging their reading progress and find reading on a comfortable chair or couch simply relaxing. Many children, however, gravitate to tech tools. They jump on any opportunity to swipe, press, or share, and are easily engaged by digital content.
August 17, 2017
While most kids are still knee-deep in summer fun, the new school year is just around the corner. During these months off school, it's easy to fall out of a regular structured routine, and both reading time and learning activities often fall to the sideline. Help your child transition back into "school mode" and prepare for the new year with the ideas detailed below.
July 13, 2017
Summer is a time for playing outside, splashing in the pool, and making sand castles at the beach. Yet during this fun-filled season, many students lose one to three months' worth of learning without continued academic instruction. Help your child prevent summer brain drain while still having fun with the ideas detailed below.
June 29, 2017
Summer is a times for outdoor games, poolside laughter, and fun in the sun. Yet, it is also a time when many kids lose valuable academic skills. In fact, research tells us that kids can lose up to three months of academic gains in reading and math over the summer. Help your child continue to build her academic skills and prevent the all too common “summer slide” with the ideas detailed below.
May 31, 2017
Summer is a time for playing outside, splashing in the pool, and making sand castles at the beach. Yet during this fun-filled season, many students lose one to three months' worth of learning without continued academic instruction. Help your child prevent summer brain drain while still having fun with the ideas detailed below.