Our Blog
Welcome to our blog section for Dynamis Learning where you as a parent can obtain valuable educational information. Every week on Tuesday evening, a blog is posted on this website as our goal is to keep parents informed of various topics in the school environment.
Our Most Recent Blogs
At Dynamis Learning Academy, a team of professional educators meets to select the topics that we feel are current and would be of great interest to our parents. This section will include blogs on topics such as organizational and test taking strategies, ADHD, 504, IEP, Executive Functioning, Dyslexia, Mindfulness, SAT/ACT ideas, and much more. If you have a topic in mind you’d like to see here, please reach out to us in the contact section of this website, and we’ll be happy to provide you with the information. Thank you and we look forward to equipping parents with knowledge on the various educational topics in school systems today.
College Admissions Testing/College Planning/Tutoring: Tips on Which Test to Take…SAT or ACT and Why?
When it comes to college admissions testing, schools start preparing students in the 8th grade for the SAT and ACT. It is estimated that 2.2 million students take the SAT versus 1.8 million who take the ACT. If you have a child who plans on attending college, we...
What Parents Should Be Looking for: College Admission, Financial Aid, & Preparing for the SAT/ACT
Are you the parent of a teen who wants to find ways to help them get into their college of choice? Do you want to help your teen stand out in their college admission application? Does the process for applying for financial aid seem overwhelming, and you’re looking...
Tips for Writing a College Application Essay
Is your teen struggling with their college admissions essay, and you’re looking for ways to help? Are they worried that their essay won’t contain what admission counselors are looking for? Does your teen struggle with writing about themselves without simply listing...
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Blog Archive
The 3 Myths Around Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the K-12 Classroom
What are some of the myths around artificial intelligence? How can I support my child in their education in the midst of an increasing technology presence in the classroom? Inspired by West Virginia elementary teacher Rebecca Recco’s article, “Five Myths About...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the K-12 Classroom
What is artificial intelligence? How can I enhance my child’s learning while at the same time protecting them in a 21st-century, technological world? In today’s twenty-first century world, we seem to be surrounded by technology. From spell check and autocorrect to...
July 4th – Making it Real for a New Generation
As the sky darkens and the people gather, anticipating that patriotic show of lights, a small child wonders… He/she knows Christmas is about God, Thanksgiving is about the Pilgrims and turkey. But what exactly is the 4th of July all about? They don’t talk much about...
Fostering Creativity in a Child: A key to getting into a gifted program in Georgia Schools
It’s a question a lot of teachers hear, and one you may have asked yourself: Does my child qualify for gifted programs? Today, gifted programs start early in elementary schools and can carry on all the way through high school. Many parents and students are feeling the...
Fight Off Summer Learning Loss by Reading; Summer Reading Lists for Grades 9-12
Current statistics indicate that the summer learning loss phenomena is one of the most significant causes of the achievement gap between lower and higher income students. Additionally, it is a prominent contributor to our nation’s high school dropout rate. For many of...
Fight Off Summer Learning Loss by Reading; Summer Reading Lists for Grades 6-8
Over the summer break, your student will lose 2.6 months of math skills, 2 months of reading skills, and the equivalent of 1 month of overall learning. Additionally, your child will have to spend the first six weeks of school in the Fall to recover this learning. But...
Fight Off Summer Learning Loss by Reading: Summer Reading Lists for Grades 3-5
Aaaah, the summer weather is upon us already. My neighborhood pool sits, glistening in the sun, waiting to open its gates and let in the sunbathers, swimmers, and general fun seekers. Its clear, cool water whispers to us, like a mythical siren calls to its mate. It’s...
Why Writing is Critical for Success
“But why do I need to learn this?” If you are a parent, teacher, or tutor you probably have heard the question above. Students of any age have probably uttered these words as they struggled to learn a new concept, study for a test, or prepare for a class project. ...
ADVICE FROM A SENIOR TO A FRESHMAN
Parents, close your eyes and go back in time……….. Go back to your first day of high school. Go back to your first day in college. Go back to that feeling of apprehension, of nerves, of the unknown about what you were about to face. If you are like me, a chill might...
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