By Everett Catts
One of the positive outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic—when students were confined to remote learning for months or longer—is that there is a much wider variety of school options available to choose from. Now more than ever, parents can be in more control of their child’s education.
By Everett Catts
“Learning loss”is a term that’s used to describe a decrease in academic skills—the kind that students often experience during summer break.
When the COVID-19 pandemic caused schools to switch from in-person classes to online instruction in 2020, many students experienced learning loss due to the disruption of their school routine and the challenges of adjusting to remote learning. And although schools have long since resumed in-person learning, traditional measurements of academic progress have continued to decline.
Four years later, how have Atlanta-area children been affected? What are public and independent schools doing to address learning loss? And what can you do to help your child succeed academically?
By Everett Catts
Saving for your child’s future education may seem like a hopeless task. College tuition rates continue to rise, which can make paying for higher education feel unattainable.
But don’t give up hope. There are options available that can help you put money away for your child’s college years while also helping you during tax season. Here are a couple of expert-recommended steps you can take now to help guarantee a brighter future for your children.