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Why Report Cards Fail the Child Struggling in School: The Grit Gap Report
For the majority of parents, a good report card marks the end of any discussion; if the letter grades are satisfactory, it is assumed that the child is doing all right, and an A in particular doesn’t lead them to investigate further. Brighterly wanted to find out whether a good grade tells parents what they […]
Marvi M. Andres
Aug 31, 2026
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Best Online Writing Classes for Kids in 2026
The best online writing classes for kids in 2026 include Brighterly, Outschool, WriteShop, Brave Writer, Essentials in Writing, Athena’s Advanced Academy, Writing Wonders, and 826 Digital. They range from personalized 1:1 tutoring to live group classes and self-paced curricula, giving families options for different ages, writing goals, schedules, and budgets. Top Online Writing Courses for […]
Marvi M. Andres
Aug 23, 2026
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Back-to-School Advice for Parents: Interview With Claire Smizer, Brighterly Educational Advisor
Interview with Claire Smizer, Brighterly Educational Advisor Claire Smizer is an educational adviser at Brighterly learning platform, helping with curriculum design, assessment and data literacy, math foundations, learning design, ELL/language-learning design, and responsible use of AI and EdTech. Being an education strategist and a curriculum architect, Claire understands how a school program works inside-out, including […]
Larry Mulig
Aug 21, 2026