Should I Oblige My Child to Partake in Summer Reading?

June 17, 2023

Editor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer answer questions from parents about their children’s education. Have a question? Email them at [email protected]. Dear Abby and Brian, My third grader despises reading, and we were all looking forward to a break this summer when he wouldn’t have to read every night and we wouldn’t …

Transforming Homeroom into a Fun Summer Learning Experience

June 17, 2023

Editor’s Note: Every week, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer have taken questions from parents about their kids’ education. This is the last article in the “Homeroom” series. Dear Abby and Brian, This year has been extraordinarily challenging emotionally, but now that a much-needed summer break is finally here, I am beginning to feel concerned about …