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79% of parents say their kids get B’s or better.

But, only 30% of students demonstrate proficiency or above in math and reading.

Find out how your child is ending the year.
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Here are 3 actions to support summer learning

Ask if your child is on grade level before school is out

Even if your school doesn’t have spring conferences, reach out to your child’s teacher. Check out this simple tool to help get the most out of your end-of-year conversation.

Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher About Reading and Math, and how to help at home.

Protip:

Teachers say the #1 way to know how your child is progressing is to be in regular contact with the teacher (not relying on report card grades)!

Build on what you know about your child’s learning and career pathways

Get a jumpstart on helping your child get ready for high school and beyond. Learn about key milestones, class choices, careers, and more.

One in five kids in the U.S. has a learning or thinking difference.

Protip:

Exposing your child to career choices in middle school can help them choose the classes and activities that will get them to their goals.

Connect to summer learning opportunities

Take advantage of your school district’s tutoring or summer programs. Based on your child’s needs and interests, find in-person and online summer learning activities.

Protip:

Use this letter to introduce your child to summer program leaders so they can be the most helpful.

Do you have questions about how to support your child’s learning and well-being?

Ask the new Learning Heroes Assistant, an AI-powered chatbot that gives you answers based on expert-vetted resources.

Why is it important to Go Beyond Grades? Hear from parents like you.

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The one question to ask about your child’s grades | Cindi Williams | TEDxBellevueWomen
The one question to ask about your child’s grades | Cindi Williams | TEDxBellevueWomen
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Go Beyond Grades w/ Tracie Potts
Go Beyond Grades w/ Tracie Potts
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Go Beyond Grades: High 5 For Summer Reading | How You Can Support Your Child in Everyday Ways
Go Beyond Grades: High 5 For Summer Reading | How You Can Support Your Child in Everyday Ways

Did you Know?

Almost 9 in 10 parents think their kids are at or above grade level*. But only 30% of 8th graders nationally demonstrate proficiency or above in math and reading.**

Given grade level standards are inconsistent across states, NAEP "proficiency/above" offers a national standard representing "solid academic performance for the given grade level" which is what we aspire our students to be able to do.