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Improving Literacy Skills: 6 Ways to Promote Literacy at Home

Improving Literacy Skills: 6 Ways to Promote Literacy at Home

Not being able to read, write, or comprehend can affect how the student learns and negatively impact other aspects of the student's life. Here are six ways to promote literacy at home.

How to Keep Your Kids Engaged and Motivated During Remote Learning

How to Keep Your Kids Engaged and Motivated During Remote Learning

Student Voice is a strategy used by many teachers to keep more than 20 students motivated and engaged at any given time. Today, many parents are wondering –yet again– how to keep students motivated and engaged in their academics during remote learning.

5 Steps to Setting Up a Private Learning Pod

5 Steps to Setting Up a Private Learning Pod

With the rise of COVID-19, you may be familiar with the term trust circle — a small, tight-knit social circle committed to following the same set of safety precautions. Now, a new name is arising: learning pod.

Designing a Health and Safety Protocol for Your Learning Pod

Designing a Health and Safety Protocol for Your Learning Pod

For many families, one of the top priorities of their learning pod is health and safety. Formalizing a health and safety protocol can help minimize risk and create a common standard of behavior for all parties involved.

4 Things to Consider When Hiring a Private Teacher for Your Learning Pod

4 Things to Consider When Hiring a Private Teacher for Your Learning Pod

When it comes to hiring the teacher that is right for your family — or your circle of families — it’s important to make sure you’ve checked your list of qualifications, preferences, and non-negotiables, twice.

How to Interview Teachers of Your Learning Pod

How to Interview Teachers of Your Learning Pod

How to best structure and conduct teacher interviews for their learning pod. Investing upfront in a process will result in a better hire, and ultimately, a better experience for your child(ren).

Frequently Asked Questions: Payroll and Workers Compensation for Learning Pods

Frequently Asked Questions: Payroll and Workers Compensation for Learning Pods

We answer common questions related to payroll and workers compensation to simplify the process for your learning pod.

How to Minimize Learning Pod Liabilities: What to Ask Your Insurer

How to Minimize Learning Pod Liabilities: What to Ask Your Insurer

We answer your questions about insurance to help reduce potential personal liability related to learning pods.

Creating Safe Spaces for Children to Process the Election (and the Results!)

Creating Safe Spaces for Children to Process the Election (and the Results!)

Just like many adults, when it comes to the 2020 election, children are feeling anxious, scared, and confused. Sifting through media messages can be a challenge for anyone, and it's important to help children understand what they are seeing and and hearing from the news, and from those around them.

Costs of Hiring a Teacher for a Learning Pod

Costs of Hiring a Teacher for a Learning Pod

To understand costs, it's critical to consider your overall needs so you can determine the type of teacher you’re looking for.

What is a Private Teacher?

What is a Private Teacher?

Parents are looking into alternatives to the more traditional school settings including private teachers and learning pods.

3 Questions Families are Asking About Remote Learning and Instruction

3 Questions Families are Asking About Remote Learning and Instruction

Each family has their own set of needs and preferences in an in-home teacher; this article covers the three most commonly asked about remote learning and instruction.

DIY Checklist to Set Up Your In-Home Learning Pod

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DIY Checklist to Set Up Your In-Home Learning Pod

Checklist of considerations and decisions to make when creating an in-home learning pod.

Establishing a Health and Safety Protocol in Your Learning Pod

Establishing a Health and Safety Protocol in Your Learning Pod

When creating a learning pod, it is critical to agree upon a health & safety protocol for all parties involved: the teacher, children, and families.