by cambria | Nov 23, 2021 | Middle School, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families
The Middle School Years, roughly Grades 6-8, are a time of enormous growth and change for young people and the adults who care about them. As young people begin to differentiate themselves from their family of origin, it can be easy to forget that they need their...
by cambria | Nov 15, 2021 | Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families, Social Justice
This tip sheet, Equity in Action: Tips for Parents and Caregivers, encourages caregivers to reflect on the things they already do with their children to help them learn and practice equity. This resource from NCASE suggests additional activities that families can make...
by cambria | Nov 10, 2021 | Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Resources in Portuguese for Families, Share With Your Families
Once you’ve decided that your child is mature enough to handle the responsibilities of a cellphone, it’s time to establish some rules. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind when creating rules around cellphone usage. 1. Focus on parenting, not monitoring Remember...
by cambria | Nov 10, 2021 | Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Resources in Portuguese for Families, Share With Your Families, Social Emotional Well Being
The modern era has introduced a new milestone for middle schoolers: a young person’s first cell phone. But what age is the right age to get a cellphone? How do you know if your child is up for the responsibility? And what do you do if your child’s friends have...
by cambria | Oct 18, 2021 | Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families
Being invited to a parent-teacher conference doesn’t mean your child is in trouble! A parent-teacher conference is a meeting between you and your child’s teacher to discuss your child’s progress in school. Click here to download Tip Sheet Tips for After...
by cambria | Oct 18, 2021 | Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families
Being invited to a parent-teacher conference doesn’t mean your child is in trouble! A parent-teacher conference is a meeting between you and your child’s teacher to discuss your child’s progress in school. Click here to download Tip Sheet Tips for Caregiver-Teacher...
