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Today is National Special Education Day, which commemorates the anniversary of our country’s first federal education law. When the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (originally known as the Education of Handicapped Children Act) was signed by President Ford on December 2, 1975, it made public education available to all eligible children with disabilities and ensured ...

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 ...

There are a lot of reasons kids struggle with motivation when it comes to school but rarely do they have to do with laziness! Kids that are bored in class, have learning struggles, or just feel uncomfortable participating in class can all face unique challenges when it comes to staying focused, active and inspired. Don’t ...

Every school year can bring its own challenges but this year is likely to add a few more. From hybrid learning and loneliness to academics and bullying, there is a lot kids could face in a time where nothing feels certain. Here are some tips to help your kids handle difficult situations at school. 1. ...

Choosing an after-school activity for your child or teen can feel overwhelming. And while logistical factors—such as budget, availability, and transportation—will certainly need to come into play, it’s vital that you first assess your child’s interests, strengths and weakness, and hopes. Here are some considerations to help you find the right after-school activity for your ...

Brody Hawkins strengthened his brain skills at LearningRx Atlanta-Buckhead For Immediate Release – (Atlanta, GA.)—LearningRx (www.LearningRx.com), the largest personal brain training company in the world, has announced 8-year-old Brody Hawkins of Dunwoody as the second runner-up of its national brain training contest. Each year, LearningRx hosts a competition among its graduates across the United States ...

In case you missed this story, we thought it was worth sharing! At a young age, Adhara Pérez Sánchez was bullied in school and her teachers were concerned because she would sleep through class and show little interest in the material. But Adhara’s mother knew that her daughter often studied the period table and decided to ...

Ready to help your child make this the best school year yet? We’ve got some tips to make the transition to the classroom easier and keep your student focused! 1. Ditch unnecessary technology during homework. Keep the focus on the task at hand by limited phones, tablets and computers, when possible. 2. Decide on a ...

There are no two ways about it. Autism can make learning difficult. Here are areas where autistic students often struggle and require extra focus and attention from teachers and educators. An autistic child may struggle with sensory challenges There are seven systems involved in sensory processing: touch, balance, visual, auditory, taste, smell and proprioception (where ...

When people come to LearningRx for the first time, they typically have a lot of questions. It’s understandable, as we offer a unique service that’s very different than tutoring, brain games, or brain-focused apps. Here are four of the most commonly asked questions we get: 1. How is personal brain training different from tutoring? One ...