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Playing Up the Holidays – Great Gift Ideas from RITES

December 11, 2019 by Halley Lavenstein

Be the Hero of the Holiday Season! Great gift ideas for gifts that give back... Scroll down to check out our top picks for great gift ideas for the holidays with fun, engaging games the whole family can play that work on key educational skills for your kids - they won't feel like they're learning and you'll feel good that they are! And...all of these great gift ideas below can be purchased … [Read more...]

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Spanish: How to Earn That “A”

January 25, 2021 by Halley Lavenstein Leave a Comment

Want to do better in Spanish class? Meet Candy Salazar Reilly, RITES Spanish language specialist. Candy works with students of all levels and all ages to improve their Spanish skills. Her passion has always been to teach, and she feels she is most at home when in the classroom and sharing her knowledge with her students. She is very grateful for being able to modify the way she teaches to … [Read more...]

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Holiday Gift Guide

December 2, 2020 by Lisa Bigney Leave a Comment

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Holiday Gifts for a Pandemic With a long winter ahead, creative gifts that direct energy, grab imaginations, and keep us all moving will be essential. Here are ideas for keeping minds and bodies active.  Fine Motor Skills Toy Sets Good to go with these water fine motor scoops. Helps improve kids’ hand-eye coordination, color recognition, counting skills, and more. Also, helps to release stress … [Read more...]

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Trouble with Math in High School?

November 12, 2020 by Lisa Bigney Leave a Comment

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Why Do Some Students Have Difficulty Learning Math? Which subject do teens like least? You guessed it! According to Gallup, high school students say math is their #1 least favorite subject. And they’re not alone, Gallup also reports that  “Although U.S. eighth-graders scored above the international average in the 2003 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), students in … [Read more...]

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Academic Support for the New Normal

September 30, 2020 by Halley Lavenstein Leave a Comment

by Debbie Davis, M.F.A. English, B.A. American Studies, ESL and Secondary Teaching Certified RITES teacher RITES Academic Support for Academic Success: Now and in the Future What "school" means has changed, due to necessary safety measures put in place in response to the spread of COVID-19. But "distance learning" doesn't have to feel so...well...distant. Regardless of the format, RITES … [Read more...]

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Distance Learning Survival Guide

September 3, 2020 by Halley Lavenstein Leave a Comment

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Top Tips for How To Support Your Kids During Distance Learning Your house may now be your child’s classroom. You may feel a little lost about how to make that work alongside your own obligations. Here is your Distance Learning Survival Guide - some helpful teacher tips for supporting your child with distance learning or even homework time: Use simple, real consequences “If you do … [Read more...]

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