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How We Teach Reading

At LearningRX, we use our revolutionary “sound-to-code” accelerated reading program, ReadRx, modeled after the process by which spoken language is first learned. Clients who read below grade level have averaged over 3.6 years improvement in reading skills – in less than 6 months. It teaches reading and spelling concurrently through techniques that train clients to ...

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Tips for Raising Successful Kids

“Successful” is a subjective term. The word may conjure different ideas for adulthood—wealth, power, or athletic prowess, for example. But in childhood, success is often measured in both tangible (e.g, grades, sports achievements, musical ability) and intangible ways (happiness, friendships, confidence). According to Bill Murphy Jr., author of “How to Raise Successful Kids,” there are five ...

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Learning-related Acronyms and Phrases for Parents of School-aged Kids

ACT: American College Testing What it is: A national college admissions exam ADD/ADHD: Attention Deficit/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder What it is: A learning struggle associated with weak attention skills – and sometimes accompanied by hyperactivity AP: Advanced Placement What it is: College-level curriculum offered in high school ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorders What it is: Complex ...

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5 Types of Learning-Related Assessments

For parents of struggling learners, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start when it comes to choosing the right assessment. To help you navigate next steps, we’re sharing information about five types of learning-related assessments. While there are other types of learning-related assessments, these are some of the most common. Remember, the most important part ...

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Healthy After-School Snacks for Hungry Learners

The after-school munchies are real and for parents looking to balance healthy living with tastes that kids will love, it can be hard to come up snack ideas that can fill them up just enough until dinner! Here are 12 healthy options that will keep your little learner satiated without loading them up on sugar. ...

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5 Ways to Take Learning Outside

Although some homework assignments or take-home projects may require your student to sit at a desk or table, there are lots of opportunities to take learning outside. In addition to fresh air and sunlight, learning outside can open a child’s world to new approaches to learning that they might not get from the confines of ...

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LearningRx Cedar Rapids appeared on CBS Iowa Channel 2

Courtney Axline of LearningRx Cedar Rapids appeared on CBS Iowa Channel 2 to discuss the back-to-school blues. She shared student behaviors that might be signs intervention and additional assistance is needed. https://cbs2iowa.com/community/more-fun-in-the-morning/learningrx-prescribes-back-to-school-blues

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LearningRx Chattanooga East featured on WRCB Channel 3

Michelle Hecker-Davis of LearningRx Chattanooga appeared on WRCB Channel 3 to discuss how reading skills for elementary children have dropped significantly over the last year. https://www.wrcbtv.com/story/44791146/3-plus-your-kids-learning-rx

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LearningRx Dr. Amy and Kim appeared on The Modern Mommy Doc

LearningRx CEO Kim Hanson and Dr. Amy Moore appeared on “The Modern Mommy Doc” podcast to discuss optimizing your child’s learning. https://www.modernmommydoc.com/bonus-episode-with-amy-moore-of-the-brainy-moms-podcast

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LearningRx Encintas featured in The Coast News

The Encinitas LearningRx Center was featured in a September 2021 article on “Why brain training instead of tutoring?” in The Coast News. https://thecoastnews.com/why-brain-training-instead-of-tutoring/

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