Category: Parent Resources
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125 Students Receive Special Surprise and Celebrate With Schola
All year long, Schola strives towards one main mission: to improve education outcomes by helping students find the ideal educational setting. Week after week, we had the opportunity to help families across the country find new schools for their children as we also worked alongside schools all over the nation. As we visited schools in…
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#ParentingStories: Is Your Child In The Right School? 4 Important Signs!
Have you ever experienced an “aha!” moment? Oprah explains it as a kind of “lightbulb, ding ding ding” moment, in which “the little hairs on your arms stand up.” This feeling is officially defined as “a moment of sudden inspiration, insight, recognition or comprehension.” So imagine how powerful it can be for your child to…
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#ParentingStories: How to be a good decision-maker for your young child?
Raising children comes without a manual. Of course, there are way too many books on the subject, but every experience and circumstance is unique. As parents, we often ask ourselves, “What if?” or “Am I making the right decision?” It’s alright! You are not the only one who feels this way. We all face insecurities…
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How to Help Your Child Transition Into a New School
If you’re considering switching your child to a new school, you can expect some growing pains. Children may be worried or afraid to start at a new school for many reasons, from adjusting to a new schedule to making new friends. Sometimes they’re not sure how to verbalize this anxiety, but it’s important to support…
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10 Things Your Kid Should Know Before Starting Preschool
Preschool is a period of discovery that lays the foundation for the rest of your child’s education. You want them to feel excited and confident when they walk in on the first day — and a little bit of prep can go a long way. Skills to Practice Before Preschool To prepare your child for…
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How Much Does It Cost to Send Your Child to a Private School?
For many parents, cost can be a large deciding factor for where their child goes to school. The average annual tuition for United States K-12 private schools is $12,350. You might not need to pay that much out of pocket, though. There are many ways your family can pay for private education with state or local help.…
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Tips for Searching for a New School for Your Child
When it comes to education, students and their parents have more options now than ever. Online learning opens up new opportunities, as do scholarships for private schools. In some ways, all of these choices can be intimidating. You know you need to consider your budget, but what other factors should you keep in mind? What’s…
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Thousands Of Students Will Get FREE Transportation With ScholaRide
Schola Is Launching a New Transportation Solution That Will Revolutionize The Way Parents Choose Their Ideal School. Phoenix, AZ: Schola took another step toward its mission of connecting students to the schools of their choice by launching ScholaRide – School Transportation Made Easy. ScholaRide is an online service that allows families to secure free rides…
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5 Tips to Study Smarter, Not Harder
Let’s face it. No one enjoys studying. It can be time-consuming, requires intense focus, and can often be dull and discouraging. However, studying is essential for academic success and teaching valuable skills such as time management, discipline, and scanning. Want to have more time for the things you love but still want to earn the…
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15 Questions to Ask Instead of “How Was Your Day?”
Getting your child to talk about their day can be a difficult task. In most cases, asking them “how was your day” will only get you a 1-word response of “good” or “fine.” Talking with your child about their school day allows you to build connections, get involved in their learning, and ensure they are…
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What Parents Need to Know About Online K-12 School
Online K-12 education is an excellent alternative to traditional schooling. Your child can enjoy the flexibility of virtual school with the resources of a program built for their needs. And without location as a factor, you can consider schools that might have been out of reach otherwise. As a parent, there are a few steps…
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3 Indicators Your Child is at the Wrong School
School should be a place of excitement, curiosity, and relationship building, yet many students do not have this experience. Being at the wrong school can be detrimental to students’ academic and social-emotional success. But how do you know if you need to start searching for a new educational setting for your child? Here are 3…
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4 Benefits of Online Learning
As the school year starts up once again, changes in learning protocols are still constantly taking place. Some schools are offering fully in-person classes while others remain closed. While some students are eager to get back to the classroom, an online school can be a favorable alternative school option. Even if your child’s school is back…
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6 Ways to Help Your Unmotivated Child Develop Work Ethic
Let’s face it. Not all children love school, enjoy doing their homework, or have an amazing work ethic. In fact, many parents find the opposite is true. Getting your child to study or complete their homework is a constant battle. However, developing a work ethic is crucial to your student’s success academically and beyond. But…
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5 Ways Help Your Student Start Off Strong
Back to school is just around the corner! Transitioning into this school year might be more difficult, as most students will be returning to entirely in-person classes for the first time in over a year in a half. However, you can help your student succeed in school by ensuring they start the year strong. Let’s…