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A Parent’s Guide to Reading with Your Child
Simple Comprehension Questions That Build Understanding, Confidence, and Connection Reading together doesn’t need to feel like a quiz. The goal is conversation—helping your child think, talk, and make meaning from what they read. You don’t need to ask every question. Choose a few, listen closely, and enjoy the discussion. Grades K–2: Building Understanding Through Talk At this stage, focus on listening, retelling, and making simple connections. Pictures are an important part
Karen French
Jan 23 min read
Book Club Reflection: Starting Where We Are
This reflection comes before our first meeting because this season—of starting, resetting, and reimagining—deserves acknowledgment. Many of us are navigating transitions, asking new questions, or simply looking for space to breathe and think. This book club was created with that in mind. Before we begin discussing chapters and themes together, I’m reflecting on the importance of community, conversation, and intentional reading in times of change. My hope is that this book clu
Karen French
Jan 21 min read
Skills-Based Support: A Smarter Way to Help Students Catch Up
In today’s educational landscape, schools ask a great deal of students, teachers, and families. It’s no surprise that many parents feel overwhelmed when their child is performing below grade level in reading or math—and unsure of how to help without spending large amounts of money on tutoring or programs that don’t always deliver results. When a student is struggling academically, the most effective support often isn’t more grade-level work. Grade-level standards are already
Karen French
Jan 22 min read
Community Highlight: The Beatty Group
The Beatty Group is a family-owned consulting firm led by Willie J. Beatty Sr. , Willie J. Beatty Jr. , and Stephen Beatty . Since 2009, the firm has partnered with mid-size housing agencies, nonprofits, affordable housing providers, and private businesses to help organizations grow, adapt, and operate more effectively. Known for its hands-on approach and deep sector knowledge, The Beatty Group provides strategic business consulting and technical assistance in areas such as R
Karen French
Jan 22 min read
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