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Plagiarism at the Republican National Convention in the US reminds us to hold people to a higher standard. If this had happened in a school it would have been taken very seriously. But as an adult, Melania Trump and her staff won't have to take any real responsibility.

Getting rid of letter grades is a great idea. Giving detailed feedback, helping students reflect, and working with parents leads to a lot more success. Once grades are removed, students are learning for themselves rather than learning for their teacher.

What do you think is one of the most important factors for classroom success? Check out our infographic to find out, and contact Learning Skills Inc today to help get your child ready for school in September!

What do you think is the most important factor in school success? Studies show that executive function (self-control, focus, decision making) are more important than IQ. No matter how smart you are, you will always need to work well. Find out more about how Learning Skills Inc helps kids become better workers http://www.learningskillsinc.ca/lss

Want to help your kids develop money skills? Use summer as a chance to help them learn about earning and managing money!

How can you help your child spend summer productively? Try enrolling them in a camp, encourage them to learn a new school, or go to summer school and get some extra credits.

During research for a post I came across an interesting study on Canadian Financial Literacy. Take the quiz at the bottom and see if you can get better than the 67% average.

Summer break is a well deserved rest for students all over the world. But don't let your kids become potatoes just because summer has arrived. Game nights, vacations, and family activities are a great way to make use of summer freedom. How is your family planning to celebrate summer?

Exams are winding down, but it's important to keep kids learning! Reading skills get worse over the summer, and boys develop literacy more slowly than girls. Here are some ideas to keep boys reading and learning.

Can your child or student write a concise paragraph for their exam questions? This guide gives students the basic outline for writing a logical paragraph.

Do you want to help your child develop good habits over the summer? Here are fantastic teacher resources, many of which can be used by parents. Encourage good habits at home, help your child learn something new while on vacation, or create more engagement with the books and TV shows that kids take in over the summer! Visit our website or email for more tips or help implementing strategies at home!

Help your child cope with exam stress. 1 hour of physical activity on most days of the week is best, but even 20-30 minutes of walking, running, or sports will help them get rid of nervous energy.

Summer learning loss is a serious effect of our summer vacations. Make sure to keep your child reading and writing so that they go back to school at 100%