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New Jersey Is Ranked #1 for Education. Only 22.5% of 8th Graders Can Do Grade-Level Math.
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March 20, 2025 · By Nia Carrasco
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February 12, 2025 · By Heidi Riad
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February 4, 2025 · By Heidi Riad
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How to Teach Place Value to Kids: An Easy Guide For Parents
January 10, 2025 · By Heidi Riad
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December 9, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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November 18, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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November 18, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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October 30, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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October 22, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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8th Grade Math Topics: What Kids Learn & How to Help (2026)
October 2, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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9th Grade Math: Complete Parent's Guide to Topics & Skills (2026)
October 2, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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September 24, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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6th Grade Math: Complete Guide to Topics & Skills (2026)
September 24, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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4th Grade Math Guide | What 4th Graders Learn In Math And Why It Matters
September 3, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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3rd Grade Math Skills | What Do 3rd Graders Learn in Math
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August 24, 2024 · By Mohit S. Jain
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August 19, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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June 24, 2024 · By Lovejoy
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June 6, 2024 · By Sarah Rutzler
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June 5, 2024 · By Sarah Rutzler
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November 24, 2023 · By Anthony Yoo
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November 21, 2023 · By Regine Quinto-Viloria
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Understanding the Magic of New Jersey's 1st Grade Math Standards
November 8, 2023 · By Summer Centrone
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Unpacking New Jersey's Common Core Math Standards for 2nd Graders
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November 4, 2023 · By Mohit S. Jain
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Covid Causing Learning Loss in the United States of America
October 23, 2023 · By Summer Centrone
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Understanding New Jersey's Kindergarten Math Standards
October 4, 2023 · By Summer Centrone
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At What Age Should a Child Recognize Numbers and Letters?
September 22, 2023 · By Summer Centrone
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For your child's perfect score on PSAT & SAT, Join Genie Academy
August 3, 2023 · By Jennifer Deligne
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June 30, 2023 · By Regine Quinto-Viloria
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Test Scores are Declining during Covid - Here's What You Can Do
January 4, 2023 · By Hannah Thompson
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Is your child suffering from Covid Learning Loss. How to fix it?
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How Your Child's Potential is Being Wasted... and What You Can Do
August 25, 2022 · By Hannah Thompson
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How much knowledge has your child lost because of the pandemic?
July 20, 2022 · By Hannah Thompson
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June 16, 2022 · By Sarah Rutzler
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June 16, 2022 · By Sarah Rutzler
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June 16, 2022 · By Sarah Rutzler
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2nd Grade Readiness Checklist: 45 Things Your Child Should Know
June 15, 2022 · By Sarah Rutzler
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February 7, 2022 · By Tiara Swinson
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November 26, 2021 · By Tiara Swinson
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November 12, 2021 · By Tiara Swinson
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5 Ways to Handle a Defiant Child as We Return Back to In-Person School
September 11, 2021 · By Susie Pinon
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September 10, 2021 · By Susie Pinon
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September 3, 2021 · By Susie Pinon
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Has Your Child Been Struggling With Covid Online Learning? We can help
April 28, 2021 · By Susie Pinon
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March 24, 2021 · By Math Genie Staff
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March 23, 2021 · By Math Genie Staff
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February 24, 2021 · By Susie Pinon
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February 15, 2021 · By Math Genie Staff
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February 12, 2021 · By Math Genie Staff
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Why Kids Should Say Positive Affirmations With Online Learning
January 20, 2021 · By Susie Pinon
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December 24, 2020 · By Susie Pinon
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November 30, 2020 · By Susie Pinon
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How to Keep Your Child Independent During Remote Learning?
September 8, 2020 · By Anthony Yoo
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Differences Between Online Learning and Traditional Classroom Learning
August 24, 2020 · By Anthony Yoo
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August 18, 2020 · By Anthony Yoo
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July 10, 2020 · By Anthony Yoo
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July 1, 2020 · By Anthony Yoo
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June 27, 2020 · By Anthony Yoo
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May 29, 2020 · By Anthony Yoo
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May 19, 2020 · By Anthony Yoo
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Genie Academy Online Math Contest for Grades 1-8! Win Exciting Prizes!
May 11, 2020 · By Cassandra Sanchez
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Reading Genie Online Writing Contest for Grades 1-7! Win Prizes.
May 1, 2020 · By Cassandra Sanchez
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April 30, 2020 · By Kaitlin Card
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Prioritize Your Child's Study Habits, Especially During Unknown Times
April 15, 2020 · By Mohit S. Jain
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March 16, 2020 · By Math Genie Staff
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January 14, 2020 · By Aparajitha Suresh
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December 8, 2019 · By Math Genie Staff
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December 5, 2019 · By Math Genie Staff
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Learning on Abacus Reduces Strain on Short Term Memory
November 7, 2019 · By Cassandra Sanchez
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October 31, 2019 · By Cassandra Sanchez
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July 31, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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June 19, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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April 2, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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March 15, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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March 15, 2019 · By Cassandra Sanchez
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February 28, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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February 26, 2019 · By Cassandra Sanchez
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February 12, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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February 6, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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January 30, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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January 25, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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January 20, 2019 · By Cassandra Sanchez
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November 13, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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September 21, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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July 21, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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