Learning and School Archives

Can my child get COVID-19 from riding the school bus?

August 3, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Coronavirus, Learning and School, Learning and school, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

Research has shown that the risk of getting COVID-19 from riding a school bus is low when basic precautionary measures — such as masking, only allowing two kids per seat and leaving the windows open — are taken.

Helping your student transition back to in-person learning

August 2, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Coronavirus, Learning and School, Learning and school, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

Families should start preparing their children for the transition to in-person learning as soon as they are able to.

Promoting healthy eating habits while learning at home

May 25, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Eating and Nutrition, Family Life, Fitness, Healthy Eating, Learning and School, Learning and school, Parenting, Physical Activity, School Health, Staying healthy/by Rise and Shine

Here are some ways you can promote healthy eating and physical activity while your children are learning at home.

Supporting your child with autism during the pandemic winter

January 27, 2021/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Autism, Coronavirus, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Emotional well being, Family life, Family Life, Learning and school, Learning and School, Learning Disabilities, Parenting, Right Highlight, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Here are some ways to support your family’s emotional health by staying active, working on independence and advocating for (new) school supports.

Remote learning and children with speech difficulties

December 16, 2020/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Learning and school, Learning and School, Learning Disabilities, Right Feature, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

To help children with speech difficulties participate in remote learning, be sure to reach out to teachers so they know about your child’s difficulty.