Jennifer Larson
What Do Parents Want?
Once a month we write a blog for school leaders on the topic of family engagement. The purpose is to share current trends, tips and best...
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Jennifer Larson
- Jan 28, 2022
- 3 min
Should Schools Be Run Like a Business?
There’s been a debate in education (actually one of many) that I always find fascinating to discuss. And a couple weeks ago an article...
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Jennifer Larson
- Jan 21, 2022
- 3 min
Parenting Priorities: 5 Tips to Boost Your Well-Being
Hey Parents, I’m dusting off my uniform and writing to you today as your #1 cheerleader! The headlines this week are a bit alarming....
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Jennifer Larson
- Jan 16, 2022
- 3 min
How Do You Motivate Your Kids?
This week I stumbled across an article on student motivation titled How to Motivate Students to Actually Do Homework and Reading. It was...
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Jennifer Larson
- Dec 19, 2021
- 4 min
Holiday Traditions: Embrace the Old. Discover Something New.
Holiday cards. Cooking decorating. Elf on the Shelf. It seems we all have our favorite traditions this time of year and we love sharing...
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Jennifer Larson
- Dec 10, 2021
- 3 min
Shopping For A Teen This Holiday Season? Consider Giving an Experience-Based Gift
By: Johnathan D. Kindall This holiday season, all the gift-giving guides agree: this year, it’s better to give memorable and impactful...
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Jennifer Larson
- Dec 3, 2021
- 4 min
Why Are Parents Suddenly So Interested in Curriculum?
School curriculum has become a hot button in some communities recently. We’re seeing quite a bit of press around race and gender issues...
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Jennifer Larson
- Nov 19, 2021
- 3 min
How to Make Kitchen Time Fun with Kids
The holiday season is upon us! And while most retailers would like you to skip right over to Christmas, Hanukkah and other end of year...
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Jennifer Larson
- Nov 12, 2021
- 3 min
3 Ways to #BeeGrateful and Show Your Appreciation for Teachers
November is National Gratitude Month, and being grateful goes beyond just saying “thank you” but also encourages us to focus on all the...
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Jennifer Larson
- Nov 5, 2021
- 4 min
A Parent’s Roadmap to Family Engagement
This week we’re seeing quite a few organizations promoting November as family engagement month. And while I’m not sure how “official”...
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Jennifer Larson
- Oct 29, 2021
- 5 min
Why are Local School Boards Suddenly in the National Spotlight?
It’s 2021. An odd year (in both number and feel!) and what most people would consider an off-year election cycle. Voter turnout during...
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Jennifer Larson
- Oct 22, 2021
- 3 min
Does Anyone Read for Fun Anymore?
There's been a lot of buzz this past week around test scores. And initially this seemed like an unusual topic to be discussing in...
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Jennifer Larson
- Oct 14, 2021
- 4 min
Hey Parents, We Need More Entrepreneurs!
Last week Denver Startup Week celebrated their 10th anniversary. It’s a free event held in my hometown of Denver and promotes...
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Jennifer Larson
- Oct 8, 2021
- 5 min
Social Media Takes Center Stage - What Parents Need to Know
It’s been a busy week for big tech and most notably our favorite social media giants, Facebook and Instagram. With all the buzz around...
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Jennifer Larson
- Sep 30, 2021
- 4 min
Teaching Kids About Digital Literacy: Beyond Snap and TikTok
You might think with all the time our kids spend online they are destined to have some pretty savvy digital skills and be well-prepared...
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Jennifer Larson
- Sep 23, 2021
- 5 min
Teachable Moments on School Quarantine Days
Remote work is likely here to stay, in some form or other. The idea of leaving your home every day to commute to an office is quickly...
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Jennifer Larson
- Sep 16, 2021
- 3 min
The Benefits of Working Part-time as a Teenager
Growing up it was common for kids in our community to have a part-time job in high school. We lived in a big city and there were endless...
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Jennifer Larson
- Sep 10, 2021
- 3 min
Preparing Kids for the Future of Work: What Are We Waiting For?
School. College. Work. Growing up the path laid out before me was never questioned, it was simply an expectation. You go to school. You...
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