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Grade Retention: What to do if Your Child is Held Back

The school year is coming to an end. However, regardless of best efforts, some students are faced with the prospect of being retained instead of moving to the next grade with their peers. This can be a tough decision for both parents and students. Learn how to discuss the news with your child, as well as advice for easing the process based on a child's age and grade level. ...
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Teacher Spotlight: Honoring Exceptional Northeast Ohio Educators

There’s no disputing the fact that teachers can have a big impact on a child’s life. In March, we asked our readers and Facebook followers to nominate one of their

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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Signs and Symptoms of a Language-Learning Disability

If your child has difficulty with any of these signs and symptoms, a language-learning evaluation conducted by a speech-language pathologist is recommended. Learn about what happens during a language-learning evaluation, as well as types of therapy that may be beneficial to address needs in oral language and/or written language skills. ...
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5 Tips for Getting the Most out of Reading to Your Children

While some people worry that the digital age is endangering the printed book, many parents and educators also wonder whether children and teenagers will value reading at all in comparison

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Ohio parenting podcast

Podcast Episode #25: 21st Century Skills for Success, Part 2

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner continues discussing 21st century skills that kids need to know with guest Tamara Strom, who has a wealth of experience in the fields of business and education. Listen as she shares what schools are doing to foster important skills and what parents can do at home to instill these skills. ...
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School of the Week: Old Trail School

Old Trail School is a co-ed, independent day school for children age 2 through grade eight, dedicated to creating a distinctive culture where each child feels known and cared for. Its 62-acre campus in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park provides the perfect setting for purposeful, intentional curriculum and a meaningful student experience. ...
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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Why My Family Chose to Learn American Sign Language

Many people assume that learning a new language to communicate with a deaf person will be difficult, if not impossible. However, it is very possible to learn American Sign Language. Discover some tips to make learning ASL more successful. ...
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Are Extended School Year Services Right for Your Child?

Summer can be a challenging time for many families, perhaps more so for families of children who have autism. Significant disruptions to daily routines can be troublesome for children with

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Senior at Solon High School Wins ‘Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out’ Essay Contest

Samuel Oguntoyinbo won the grand prize $40,000 scholarship at the annual Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out Essay Contest from the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage. He was one of 10 high school juniors and seniors who read their essays, which consisted of stories of racial disparity, sexual and cultural discrimination, at the awards ceremony. ...
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Chronic Absenteeism: Are Kids Missing Too Much School?

According to “The Link Between School Attendance and Good Health,”  a policy statement released this year by the American Academy of Pediatrics, chronic school absenteeism puts students at risk for

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