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CPS Replaced the HSAT With the PreACT 9 Secure — What Every Chicago 8th Grade Family Needs to Know

Lemi-Ola Erinkitola — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:51:15 +0000

CPS Selective Enrollment High School First Round Results Didn’t Go As Planned?

Lemi-Ola Erinkitola — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:55:10 +0000

High School Admission Test: Parenting Tips After Postponement

Lemi-Ola Erinkitola — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 09:02:05 +0000

The High School Admission Test (HSAT) is used as selection criteria across many high school programs, including selective enrollment, international baccalaureate, and career and technical education programs. We've compiled essential tips to help you navigate through this confusing time.

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Avoid A Back To School Breakdown

Lemi-Ola Erinkitola — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:21:04 +0000

Avoid a Back-to-School Breakdown How to successfully transition from summertime to school-time. Updated August 14, 2026 For many of you, summer is drawing to a close. You’re bracing yourself for the end of summer, while children seek out their last few days home. Some of you may already have returned to the busy routine of […]

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Top Picks for Amazon Prime Day 2023

Lemi-Ola Erinkitola — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:00:56 +0000

Amazon Prime Days this year are July 11 and 12. These days feature deals exclusively for Amazon Prime members and are a great way to save on products from national brands and local small businesses. Here are some of our favorite picks to help you celebrate Prime Day! FUN FOR KIDS Arts and Crafts Set: This […]

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Everything You Need to Know About STAR 360 Assessment Testing

Lemi-Ola Erinkitola — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 22:17:52 +0000

Wondering about the STAR 360 assessment test? This article covers everything you needs to know about the academic assessment test and what to look for in the reports.

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How to Enjoy a Holiday Break

Lemi-Ola Erinkitola — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 12:49:33 +0000

The holidays are a wonderful occasion for family reunions where customs and memories are shared. It’s when we take our time, unwind, and talk without concern for time constraints or to-do lists. However, taking time to enjoy a holiday break can be difficult for some people, especially for frazzled parents trying to stay present for […]

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Why do Smart Kids get Poor Grades?

Lemi-Ola Erinkitola — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:00:46 +0000

Are you baffled about why your smart kid keeps getting poor grades? From processing speed to boredom to disorganization, there are plenty of reasons for poor grades. We’ll walk you through some of the most common ones and give you some tips to help with each issue.

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Puzzle Play: Playing with Palindromes

Lemi-Ola Erinkitola — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 18:00:41 +0000

5-20-25 is a palindromic date. Palindromes are words, phrases, or numbers that are the same forwards and backwards. Working with palindromes can be a fun way to increase your child’s vocabulary and word knowledge. In today’s blog, we’ll give you some examples of palindromes and give you some ideas of activities to do with palindromes!

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Books to Celebrate Black History Month

Lemi-Ola Erinkitola — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:57:13 +0000

It’s February, which means it’s time to celebrate Black History Month! We’ve picked out our favorite books to mark the occasion. Take a look to learn more about notable black Americans from our country’s history!

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