05/06/2025
I was at a wonderfully informative event hosted by Amber Brinkman last night, when the mom next to me began recommending a blog post on retention she had recently read. It took me a few minutes to realizeâŠ.it was my blog! (What an embarrassingly cool âfirstâ! âșïž)
I originally wrote this blog for a few of my families who were facing âthe R wordâ this time last year. They both told me stories of all of the (inaccurate/bad/opinion-based/half-decent) advice they were given, which left them confused and more uncertain.
Pause to emphasize: Each family has to decide what is right for THEIR child!
âŠ.but I wanted these parents to feel like they had some facts to bite down on before making this this tough decision, and a solid understanding of their options if they decided that retention was not the right path for their child.
So for anyone who is facing discussing the âRâ word this month with their educational teamâŠ.
The end of the school year is a bustling time with standardized tests and final reports. If you've come across the term "retention," you might have some concerns. Retention means the school is considering having a student repeat their current grade. It's a big decision, so let's dive into what this....