BY KYLEEN GRAY As a parent and a teacher, I’m often asked about keys to success in education. Although there are many factors to discuss, including daily attendance, positive relationships with teachers and peers, being engaged in classroom activities, in reality, none of these matter if students don’t have basic literacy skills. In short, research…
BY KYLEEN GRAY Parents are always asking teachers, school administrators and other parents for tips on how to help their kids succeed in school. Based on observing my students over the past 14 years, here are the top 10 tips I can confidently share with you to ensure your child is successful in school. Read…
BY KYLEEN GRAY When my daughter started ELK in the fall of 2014, I was excited for her to attend my childhood school and have all the wonderful experiences that I had as a child. But schools have changed since 1984. That became painfully clear as Halloween approached and parents received a letter home that…
BY KYLEEN GRAY Parent-teacher interviews can be a bit like playing poker – you’ve got to know when to hold ’em, when to fold ’em, when to walk away and when to run. These 5-minute bites of time can either form a fantastic working relationship between parents and teachers or destroy any possibility of a…
