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At first glance, grade retention may look like old-fashioned common sense: Fail the year? Just do it over! In fact, with new emphasis on hard-nosed standards, the tactic is on the rise around the country.
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For some teens, school doesn't come easy. The sources of the problem are varied—some struggle with a learning disability, while others may be challenged by substance abuse or a simple lack of motivation. But, regardless of the cause, parents want to know one thing: is it possible to turn struggling students around?
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Source: Education.com
The latest research shows that more than half of all children are, at least on occasion, directly involved in bullying as a perpetrator, victim, or both. And many of those who are not directly involved witness others being bullied on a regular basis. No child is immune - kids of every race, gender, grade and socio-economic sector are impacted. But it doesn’t have to be this way. As parents we have the power to help reduce bullying. Here are Education.com’s top ten actions you can take to help address bullying.
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Dec 04 | Your Child Can Reach the Finish Line
As an educator, Cheryl Chancelor has the privilege of working with people of all ages teaching them how to read. Teaching someone to read is a daunting task to stay the least but incredibly rewarding. The ability to teach foundation skills, strategies, along with lots of practice makes me think of the famous children’s fable The Tortoise and the Hare and how in that message, we find that “slow and steady wins the race” every time. Cheryl is the team member that keeps the pace moving along with a momentum that fits the child until we find that the student looks up and has won the battle!
Cheryl has unbelievable skill to drill down and determine the best way to teach a child in any subject. Once the individual plan has been completed she implements the plan and includes the tutor, parent and child in the goals and direction the team is to take. Her spirit embodies this message by Teresea Erwin Crane, “The difference between a good idea and a great idea is follow-through.” Cheryl is a master at follow-through of the learning process, although daunting at times…. moves steadily to the finish line!
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Meet Cheryl Chancelor | Owner
Cheryl and Steve Chancelor, share a commitment to the education of all children. As career educators in the public school system they understand the challenges students, parents and teachers face to ensure all students receive the best education possible. Cheryl has worked with elementary students both as a classroom teacher and as a Reading Specialist. Steve teaches Advanced Placement courses at the High School level. The Chancelors' diverse experience coupled with their passion for student success provides a solid foundation that impacts the success of every student they work with from the Pre-Kindergarten level up to preparing for acceptance into College. Steve and Cheryl enjoy offering their unique perspective and experience to families through development of educational plans that best meet the individual needs of each student and providing the highest trained and qualified educators to the tutorial environment. The opportunity to support their community by working with teachers, parents and students on a more personal level has proven to be one of the best decisions they have made. "Every child should have the opportunity to overcome the educational struggles that they are faced with."
"A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops." Henry Brooks Adams