Most parents expect academic struggles to show up at the beginning of the school year—or right before finals. But one of the biggest drops in student performance actually happens in November, long before winter break even starts. At Traveling Tutors of Chattanooga, we see this pattern every year. Students who seemed steady in September and October suddenly start slipping. Grades dip, missing assignments pile up, and teachers begin sending warning emails.

Holiday travel doesn't have to be boring! Try these 12 educational road trip games for kids the next time you hit the road.

Learning should be fun - not scary! Check out these 9 Halloween learning activities to help support your child's schooling this fall.