Big News in Student Test Scores

Big News in Student Test Scores Do you want to know how your child’s school performed? The LA Times has a link so you can check it out at latimes.com/test-scores. I have yet to meet anyone who is excited about the new Common CORE assessments, partly because they are...

Pinecrest Schools: Let’s Go Bulldogs!

Pinecrest Schools: Let’s Go Bulldogs! Owned and operated by the Dye Family since 1951, Pinecrest Schools offers students from 18 months to 8th grade a “safe, positive, and diverse experience.” All of the Pinecrest Schools are family owned and operated, in order to...

The Importance of Reading Activities

The Importance of Reading Activities There are a variety of activities for children to do before, during, and after reading. Word maps are useful, especially in the elementary grades, for introducing new content area vocabulary. Word maps work best when applying them...