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Should I Reward My Child’s Academic Success?

Last Updated: Sep 26, 2022

Without a doubt, inspiring kids is critical for their academic success. If children feel their achievements go unnoticed, they are less likely to excel in the future. On the other hand, if children are only rewarded when they achieve high…

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Staff Spotlight: Meet Leslie Luna

Last Updated: Mar 17, 2020

Readers – we want to shine this month’s spotlight on an employee who has pretty much experienced the key roles our educational enrichment company has to offer in central Ohio: Leslie Luna. She’s done administration work, teaching, and curriculum development…

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9 Magazines that Publish Writing by Kids

Last Updated: Jan 7, 2020

So, your child’s a writer. Yay! Having a child who loves writing is a great thing. Writing involves creativity, imagination, and the ability to form cohesive ideas together in a complete way. Children can bring these skills into any part…

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8 Places to Find Scholarships for College

Last Updated: Dec 17, 2019

According to USNews.com, the average cost of tuition and fees for the 2021-2022 school year was $38,185 at private colleges, $10,338 for in-state students at public colleges, and $22,698 for out-of-state students at state schools. How can families and students…

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The Truth About Thanksgiving: Fact or Fiction

Last Updated: Nov 26, 2019

Once again, Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. Summer came and went, the leaves changed (in some areas, at least!), Halloween costumes are packed away, and now it’s the end of November. When many people think of Thanksgiving, they think of food…

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Must-Have Free Educational Apps for Kids

Last Updated: Nov 19, 2019

At A Grade Ahead, we are certain of two things: the first being that enrichment programs are beneficial and productive (of course!), and the second is that kids love technology. Whether its with smartphones or tablets, children become tech savvy…

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Are Study Halls Effective?

Last Updated: Oct 8, 2019

  If you’ve seen any movie involving teenagers, you’ve probably seen some pretty shocking portrayals of the humble study hall. It raises the question of whether today’s study halls are as chaotic as the ones on TV or if they…

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