"Make me see I'm capable and fine"

Dive by Olivia Dean (I love this song!)

Hi Reader,

Why Don’t Kids Skip Grades Anymore?

It’s not that it never happens...
But it’s much rarer than it used to be. Here’s why:

• School is about more than just academics​
  Emotional maturity matters just as much as reading level. It's important we give kids a safe place to learn before we send them off into the real world.
• Friendship + social skills = critical learning​
  Moving ahead can disrupt peer relationships and confidence

So why not skip if they’re ahead?​
A 2016 report from Johns Hopkins found:

That’s a wide range—but still staggering.
➡️ About 1 in 3 kids may already be ready for the next grade.
➡️ Yet only about 1% ever skip - In fact in my 10 years teaching, I've only ever known about one child skipping a grade, and it was a very long process to get approved.

Why?​
Because today’s schools focus on in class accommodations and long-term development.

• Challenging work doesn’t have to mean skipping a grade​
  Teachers provide enrichment, deeper thinking, and flexible groups meet kids where they are
• Older students have more options​
  In middle and high school, kids can take advanced math, AP courses, and more
  ✏️ Based on ability, not age
  ✏️ Without rushing through school...Because do you really want a 17 year old doctor to be working on you?

The goal?​
To Raise confident, capable learners who are college and career ready—not just quick finishers.

What do you think about kids skipping grades?

What's New?

✏️ Workshops: I hosted 2 workshops in April (public and private). I loved reading everyone's surveys before class so I could personalize the workshop to their needs.

My next Kindergarten workshop is 5/14 in Charlotte. If you want to learn about getting your child ready for Kindergarten and how to pick out a great school for your kiddo, sign up now. Use the code EARLYBIRD5 for $5 off. Ends this weekend!

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Thanks for reading this- it means a lot. I hope you have a really wonderful evening 💕