By Rae Jacobson, writer and content engagement specialist at the Child Mind Institute.
Early Childhood
Major New Warning: Toxic Flame Retardants
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns consumers, especially pregnant women and children, to avoid furniture, kids’ products, electronics, and mattresses that contain certain toxic flame retardants. It’s welcome advice and…
Days of Summer Fun with Your Early Childhood Learner…
If a child has a learning disability, summer months can be thought of as a period of relaxation away from academics and learning. Although, it is also important to remember…
Early Childhood Intervention Makes a Difference
Parents are their child’s first teachers. Understanding what their child must have to grow, learn and thrive can be a tremendous learning process for every parent. Much is known about…
Starting School: Ages 3 to 8
by Meg Carroll, Early Childhood Education Committee Time to start school? For the first time? For a new academic year? Truth be told, there are at least a few students…
Early Childhood Committee Targets National Concerns
Finally Congress and some state and local leaders are starting to understand the importance of early childhood education. Equal access to quality early childhood education is a different matter and…
The Third-Grade Reader
by Margaret Blood and Richard Weissbourd State education officials recently trumpeted gains in 10th-grade MCAS scores, while headlines warned that 6,000 high school seniors have not yet passed the science…
What is an Individualized Family Service Plan?
After your young child’s evaluation is complete and he or she is found eligible for early intervention services, you, as parents, and a team will meet to develop a written…
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- Early Childhood
- Educators
- Parents
- Pre-K thru High School
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- Professionals
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First Steps for Parents When School Problems Are Observed
If a student is having unusual difficulty in school the parent should discuss the situation with the teacher and other school personnel. Most schools have a problem-solving team which works…
Reading Instruction: Tips for Teachers
Reading is the single most important educational skill your students will learn. Understanding the organization and meaning of text and instruction in both phonics and literature is essential to helping…
