Parents today face a shifting landscape when it comes to technology in schools, so being aware of a school’s policies on technology use is essential.

Research consistently shows students rise, or fall, to the level of expectations set for them. When you communicate belief in a child’s potential, they activate a self-fulfilling cycle: confidence grows, effort intensifies and performance follows.

This annual reading program began in 2006 to encourage children to read. In teams of typically four to five, students read books from a designated list. They then “battle” against other teams in a question-and-answer style tournament. Teams earn points for correct answers. Winning teams advance and can even compete at a regional level.