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MSD Warren Township family engagement liaison offers parents reading, math and test‑taking tips ahead of state exams
Summary
Tabitha Jackson, family engagement liaison for MSD Warren Township, led a virtual "lunch and learn" for parents with everyday math and reading activities, a testing calendar for iRead and iLEARN, free online resources and local tutoring options; she urged regular attendance, rest and review as top test‑prep strategies.
Tabitha Jackson, the family engagement liaison and lead facilitator for MSD Warren Township, led a virtual "lunch and learn" that offered parents practical strategies to support reading, math and test taking as students approach the district's spring testing windows.
Jackson said the series aims "to enhance family engagement in our district and also share knowledge and power with families," and she listed several concrete ways caregivers can reinforce learning at home. "When we all work together, our children will be more successful," she said.
She urged parents to build simple, everyday routines that make learning part of daily life: ask open-ended questions about school ("What was the best thing you learned today?"), set up a cozy reading corner, and read aloud for about 20 minutes each day. For younger readers she recommended phonics practice and having children sound out and blend words rather than guessing from pictures; for…
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