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Nov 16, 20211 min read

“My Child Struggles with Friendships”

By Susan Mixon Harrell, Executive Director One of the comorbid factors for some students with attention and learning issues is that...

Nov 2, 20211 min read

Growth Mindset: I Think I Can, I Think I Can!

By Susan Harrell, Executive Director This picture is one of the first things I put in my office when I came to HSW. It was a treasured...

Aug 18, 20214 min read

Back to School - The Same But Different

The below article was taken from the Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC) Back-to-School Newsletter. If you would like to read...

May 14, 20211 min read

Hoping for Hugs and High-Fives

By Susan Mixon Harrell The challenges of this school year brought some unique learning opportunities and some powerful moments of...

Apr 7, 20211 min read

Morphology: What Is It and Why Do We Teach It?

In the continuum of reading and writing skills taught in the Hill program is an understanding of morphemes in words. Morphemes are the...

Jan 26, 20211 min read

Yes, Spelling IS Important!

There are plenty of people who are not good spellers and yet are successful in many other personal and professional aspects. Thanks to...

Jan 5, 20211 min read

Addressing Anxiety in Children

As we set resolutions for the new year, it might be beneficial to address the anxiety that seems to permeate so much of our daily...

Dec 3, 20202 min read

The Future Workforce: How Our Hill School Students Might Be Better Equipped for It

A recent New York Times op-ed provided some insight into how education and career paths in the future are likely to be dramatically...

Oct 28, 20202 min read

What Makes Hill Methodology Different from Other Phonics-Based Programs?

The secret to the success of Hill reading instruction lies in the use of what is known as Structured Literacy. Based on scientific...

May 9, 20182 min read

Surviving Homework with Your Child

Homework can be a struggle for many students, but it can be especially difficult for students with learning differences and/or ADHD. The...

May 8, 20182 min read

What Can Parents Do to Prevent The Summer Slide?

Summer learning loss is the loss of academic skills and knowledge over the course of summer holidays. The loss in learning varies across...