What is a charter school? Love 'em or hate 'em, charter schools are where experimentation *actually* happens in education, with consequences for poor performance (unlike your local public school system where you can be on the verge of failing for eternity and...
Why A Montessori School Offers the Equivalent of Gifted Education
A Montessori school, with its focus on child-led learning, independent thought, and creative exploration, offers a valuable alternative to Gifted and Talented (G&T) programs. For parents who feel discouraged about not securing a seat in a gifted education program,...
Maximizing Potential: Insights Into Gifted and Talented Education in the US
Shut out of your local gifted and talented education program? Is your child showing signs of exceptional intelligence, creativity, or talent? As a parent, nurturing these gifts can often feel like navigating uncharted territory. Around here, we don't believe in doom...
Proven Strategies to Build Reading Comprehension Skills
Did you know that reading comprehension gives kids a head start in their learning journey? Do you dream of them breezing through books, comprehending complex passages, and coming up with creative questions about the texts they read? Shut out of a gifted and...
Unlocking the Power of Reading: A Guide to Fluency
Welcome to the busy parent's comprehensive guide to mastering fluency in reading. Reading is more than just decoding words on a page – it's a gateway to endless universes, a treasure trove of knowledge, and a foundation for lifelong learning. Becoming a fluent...
The Power of Phonics – Teaching Your Child to Read the Right Way
Most of us can still remember the excitement of learning to read; the joy of discovering new words, the worlds they opened up, and the sense of pride and accomplishment that came with mastering this fundamental skill. For young learners, reading represents one...
About Buoyant Bloomer
Kim wants to live in a world where people have financial security and reasonable expectations for their children to achieve at least the same quality of life that they grew up with. She believes that every family needs to make smart decisions about the Big 3 – housing, education, and retirement – because making decisions in silos is a surefire recipe for missed opportunities.
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