Being bilingual means your child will have stronger academics and a better understanding of the English language, which means stronger writing and reading comprehension. They also can get into more competitive gifted and talented and college programs. These benefits only continue to grow as they do.

Most parents undervalue the importance of grammar and language arts. Then, they are confused when their child lacks reading comprehension. These parents don't realize that their child is missing the building blocks that are grammar and English Language Arts that are rarely taught in schools.

Literacy helps children to think in more sophisticated ways. For children to read efficiently there needs to be steps done to help with understanding texts

Even though the digital age is giving children the power to use spell check, its important to know how important writing and spelling still is

Is using technology beneficial in classrooms or can we see it as a greater disadvantage. An increase in technology can present challenges to children.

Drawing is important for children. From drawing a stick figure to putting splashes of color from the paint on their fingers, it should always be encouraged

Analysis of Common Core standards on the math english & writing success students have. This article discusses the way that the Core affects PARCC scores