Time to Catch Up! Posted on June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 by Rich Frieder Is your child behind in reading or math? A recent article published in The Washington Post entitled “National Test Scores Plunge, With Still No Sign of Pandemic Recovery” reported that average math and reading scores across the country have plummeted. But most concerning is that the hardest hit were those students who were already struggling …
Time to Catch Up! Posted on June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 by Rich Frieder Is your child behind in reading or math? A recent article published in The Washington Post entitled “National Test Scores Plunge, With Still No Sign of Pandemic Recovery” reported that average math and reading scores across the country have plummeted. But most concerning is that the hardest hit were those students who were already struggling …
Time to Catch Up! Posted on June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 by Rich Frieder Is your child behind in reading or math? A recent article published in The Washington Post entitled “National Test Scores Plunge, With Still No Sign of Pandemic Recovery” reported that average math and reading scores across the country have plummeted. But most concerning is that the hardest hit were those students who were already struggling …
What Sets LearningRx Apart from Other Interventions? Posted on June 23, 2023June 8, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall In the realm of educational interventions, where countless methods and programs exist, LearningRx stands out as a unique and effective approach to cognitive training. Developed by Dr. Ken Gibson, LearningRx is a brain training program that focuses on enhancing cognitive skills, including attention, memory, logic, processing speed, and auditory and visual processing. While tutoring and …
Research Supporting the LearningRx Reading Program Posted on June 21, 2023June 8, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis Several research studies have shown changes in the brain after LearningRx brain training, and the stories we hear from clients continue to amaze us (read some of them here). With more and more students struggling with reading, we are excited to announce that we have an exciting new study on the effects of the LearningRx …
Research-Based Reading Intervention for Struggling Students Posted on June 16, 2023June 8, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall Reading rates continue to plummet. Now estimates show that over 64-65% of students cannot read proficiently at grade level, and the numbers are not improving despite the changes schools are trying to implement. Instead of just “giving it more time,” engaging in a research-based, science of reading-founded reading intervention is a great way to help …
Brain-Boosting Travel Games and Activities Posted on June 9, 2023June 8, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall If you travel with kids, you know the struggle of keeping them occupied. Screens have made this job easier on parents, but if you’re looking for some screen-free options that also engage your child’s brain, this list is for you! Here’s a roundup of some fun travel games and activities that require minimal materials and …
What Does Research Say About LearningRx Reading Training? Posted on June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 by Maureen Loftus For years, we’ve been seeing the outcomes of ReadRx training for families in our local areas. Non-readers have come to love reading. Comprehension has grown. Reading becomes fun and less daunting. Kids finally *get it* after years of trial and error and various programs. But despite how great these personal experiences are, we are excited …
Is Tutoring the Only Option for My Child? Posted on June 6, 2023May 25, 2023 by Carrie Everyone wants their kids to succeed at school, but that can sometimes take extra help. If your child is having a tough time in the classroom, you may be researching your options for outside support. One common answer is tutoring—but it’s not the only option, and for many students, it’s not the option that works …
Preparing Children for School Success: A Brain-Based Perspective Posted on May 24, 2023June 8, 2023 by Maureen Loftus As a parent, you want to give your child the best possible start in life. But one of the most critical areas that a lot of parents skip over is understanding our children’s cognitive skills and how they develop during the early childhood years. By doing so, you can help your child build a strong …