Bridge the Gap and Start the School Year Right!

Worried your child might be behind in the new school year? The Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) discovered that students learned less this year compared to previous years because of the recent crisis. Your child may be behind in their education, but they can catch up and even surpass school expectations with JEI Learning Center! Bridge the gap with the JEI advantage, which includes our comprehensive diagnostic test, personalized instruction, State Standards-aligned curricula, and individualized pacing. We offer a variety of classes including JEI Math and JEI English, as well as a unique Brain Safari program, which boosts the overall cognitive ability. For a limited time, sign up your child for free enrollment* at participating centers and the chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card**! Start your child on a journey to A Better Life Through Better Education with JEI today. Contact your nearest center or call today (877) JEI-MATH for all in-class and remote learning options. *Free enrollment promotional offer available only at participating locations. ** Students who enroll during August and/or September and are still enrolled after the drop period of the following month will be entered in a raffle to win a $100 Amazon gift card. The winners will be drawn on September 11th for August and October 13th for September. One student will win per coast, per month. The same student cannot win twice. Please see below for additional information and details regarding the raffle. Official Rules and Regulations for “Bridge the Gap Raffle” How to Enter 1. Enroll your child in a JEI program during the back to school season (Aug/Sept). 2. Winners will be chosen on the 11th & 12th day of the following month. Your child must be enrolled on the 11th day of the following month when all active JEI student names will be entered into a random drawing. One winner from each region will be awarded. 3. All eligible students will be sent a confirmation email approximately one week prior to the drawing to confirm entry. (If you do not receive this email by the first Friday of the following month, please reach out to your local Center to update your contact information.) 4. The winners will be contacted to confirm interest via email. Winners must respond within 7 business days to receive the prize. If the winners do not respond within 7 business days a new name will be drawn. Winners are not eligible to win multiple prizes. Qualifying Details The following applies to the “Bridge the Gap Gift Card Raffle” promotion run by the JEI Learning Center Corporate Office. "The Campaign" applies to any campaign we are currently running. 1. Eligibility: This Campaign is open only to those who are active students of a JEI Learning Center located within the United States and are centers managed by the North American Headquarters located in Los Angeles, California and the New Jersey Regional Office located in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Active students must be enrolled in at least one (1) JEI Learning Center program including JEI Math, JEI Problem Solving Math, JEI English, JEI Reading & Writing, Brain Safari, Hangeul or Korean for the qualifying month and on the 11th of the following month to be eligible for the prize. Any student enrolled during a qualifying month but not on the 11th of the following month is not eligible to win. The Campaign is void where prohibited by law. Employees of JEI Self Learning Systems, Inc. (“The Company”), its franchised learning centers, franchisees and center directors, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and suppliers, (collectively the “Employees”), and immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of Employees are not eligible to participate in The Campaign. The Campaign is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited. 2. Agreement to Rules: By enrolling, the Participant (“You”) agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these Rules, and You represent and warrant that You meet the eligibility requirements. In addition, You agree to accept the decisions of The Company as final and binding as it relates to the content of this Campaign. 3. Campaign Period: All students enrolled during the qualifying months of August and September will be entered to win. Winners from both the east and west regions will be drawn and notified on the 11th of September and the 12th of October for the previous month’s enrolled students. 4. How to Enter: The Campaign must be entered by adhering to the guidelines present in the original news post on JEI.com. The entry must fulfill all Campaign requirements, as specified, to be eligible to win a prize. Entries that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of The Company. 5. Prizes: The Winners of the Campaign, one from each region, (the “Winner/s”) will receive a $100 Amazon gift card. In order to receive the prize, the Winner must confirm interest via email within seven (7) business days of receiving the notification email or they will forfeit the prize. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except at The Company’s discretion. The prize is non-transferable. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of Winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by Winner is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for The Company to use Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. 6. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible JEI students. 7. Winner Selection and Notification: All qualifying participants will be notified during the first week of the following eligible month to confirm Campaign entry and to ensure all eligibility requirements are met. One Winner per month per region will be selected and notified by email on the eleventh (11th) or twelveth (12th) day of the following eligible month. Winners must confirm interest via email in order to receive the $100 gift card. The Company shall have no liability for Winner’s failure to receive notices due to spam, junk e-mail or other security settings or for Winner’s provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within seven (7) business days from the time award notification was sent, or fails to timely return a completed and executed declaration and release as required, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate Winner selected. Receipt by Winner of the prize offered in this Campaign is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Once a Winner is chosen, that Winner can not be chosen again for an additional prize in the same Campaign. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY WINNER (AT THE COMPANY‘S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE CAMPAIGN, AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED. 8. Rights Granted by You: By enrolling your child at a JEI Learning Center during the qualifying months, You understand and agree that The Company, anyone acting on behalf of The Company, and The Company’s licensees, successors, and assigns, shall have the right, where permitted by law, to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use in any media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity and throughout the World, without limitation, yours and your child’s entry, name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image, statements about the Campaign, and biographical information for news, publicity, information, trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes. without any further compensation, notice, review, or consent. If You do not consent to your child’s entry, name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image, statements about the Campaign, and biographical information for news, publicity, information, trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes, your prize will be forfeited. 9. Terms & Conditions: The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Campaign should virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or other cause beyond The Company’s control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Campaign. In such case, The Company may select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by The Company. The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Campaign or website or violates these Terms & Conditions. The Company has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Campaign, to void votes for any reason, including, but not limited to: multiple entries from the same user from different locations; multiple entries from the same location in excess of that allowed by Campaign rules; or the use of bots, macros, scripts, or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Campaign may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such attempt be made, The Company reserves the right to seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law. 10. Limitation of Liability: By entering, You agree to release and hold harmless The Company and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers, and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from: (i) such entrant’s participation in the Campaign and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof; (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunction of any computer, cable, network, hardware, or software, or other mechanical equipment; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions, telephone, or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) electronic or human error in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries. 11. Disputes: THIS Campaign IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF United States AND California, WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Campaign, You agree that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Campaign, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in California having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances shall participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, other than participant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this Campaign). Participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased. 12. Privacy Policy: Information submitted with subject enrollment is subject to the Privacy Policy stated on The Company’s website. To read the Privacy Policy, scroll to the bottom of The Company’s home page and select the Privacy Policy. 13. Winners List: To obtain a copy of the Winner’s name or a copy of these Official Rules, mail your request along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: JEI Self Learning Systems, Inc. 440 Sylvan Ave., Suite 212, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 United States. Requests must be received no later than 10 days after the promotion has ended. 14. Promotion and Affiliation: The Campaign hosted by The Company is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, or any other social or digital media platform. 15. By participating in the Campaign, You, the Participant, have affirmatively reviewed, accepted, and agreed to all of the Official Rules.

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How to spend family night without technology

Family nights are a great way for parents and children to bond and enjoy one another’s company. You grab a cozy blanket, play a favorite movie, share a bowl of popcorn, and debate whether you’re Elsa or Anna. However, want an even greater experience connecting with your loved ones? Put away the TV or any other digital screen and bring out your family’s creativity! There are many fun and educational activities you can do with your child for a night to remember—or several nights, as some of these activities are projects that may take longer. These are awesome ways to not only connect but also practice lifelong learning with your child. Let’s see what you can do together this weekend! Original Game Night Instead of watching TV, you could host a game night at home with the traditional charade, Pictionary, trivia, and Monopoly. There are many benefits to playing games, such as developing critical thinking and social skills and supporting a healthy competitive spirit. For a creative learning experience and an added challenge, make a whole new game together! Decide on the rules, create a point system, craft a colorful board and pieces, and so on. Perfecting this game could make up a whole month’s worth of family nights. You can adjust the rules and game as necessary while trying it out. This seems like an awesome way to bond without technology, just you, your family, and your imaginations!   Themed Restaurant Night Opt for a family dinner, but put a fun, maybe cultural, twist by having a themed restaurant night! One activity to do together is cooking, which is also an important life skill. First, decide on a theme and menu for the night. Should the family enjoy Italian? Indian? Go fusion or classic American? After deciding what to put on the menu, give everybody a task so they feel like they’re contributing, whether it’s measuring ingredients or washing the dishes.   Setting up the ambiance will be very important, too. Go all out with the decorations and style! Play some retro 50s music for a classic American diner theme. Pull out a red-and-white checkered tablecloth for Italian night. Plate the meal for aesthetic perfection. Light some candles. Dress up to enjoy the fancy meal. Make it feel like you’re dining abroad but from the comfort of your own home. Poetry/Performance Night Reach out to your muses and dive deep with poetry night (black turtlenecks and berets optional). Have everyone write a poem to perform on family night! If you want, jazz up the space with candles and mood lighting. Definitely make it mandatory to replace applause with snaps. This is awesome for exploring each individual’s style of poetry, self-expression, writing skills, and artistic eye. You can also decide on one theme (like nature) or a style (like haikus). Alternatively, consider a performance night! Everyone can get involved. You could write a play or pick the soundtrack for a musical. Your partner could create some DIY costumes and set design. Your child can choose what they’d like to do, as well, whether it’s on stage or behind the scene. Invite extended family over (or invite them through Zoom) to watch the final result of all your hard work! Scavenger Hunt Get active! Plan a scavenger hunt for family night. It’s fun to run around and explore everything both inside and outside of the house in the hunt for items. You can place a time limit and even make this a themed scavenger hunt, like one related to your favorite books, class subjects like math, or a season.   For example, you can write Dr. Seuss-like rhymes that your child needs to use their reading skills to figure out. You can drop scientific hints, like “8 oz H20” for a cup of water. You can ask your child to collect specific autumn-themed nature objects, like a yellow maple leaf and a pine cone, then create an art collage afterwards. Encourage your child to work both mentally and physically for this hunt! Reading Event Gather around for a family reading! Books were a great source of entertainment that also fed the mind, so next time, don’t save the storytelling for bedtime. Let the whole family in on it. Everyone can pick the book (we recommend these) and either take turns reading or nominate one reader for the night. Each person could even take on a character, almost similar to performance night. A perfectly cozy alternative to movie night, reading will spark your child’s imagination and open their minds to many different worlds and genres. If your child is a reluctant reader, this is an especially effective way to help them grow more interested in books and improve reading techniques. As a bonus, follow up with a discussion! — At JEI Learning Center, we know there are many benefits to technology, but sometimes, it’s nice to put it away for more personal interactions. These innovative ways to spend time together will make you forget all about your TV, computers, and phones for the night, especially during a period of remote learning and working. Truly unwind by giving your eyes a rest and creating something together in a collaborative spirit. Craft unique memories with your loved ones through imaginative, educational activities. And make sure to let us know how everything goes! Does your child really enjoy the special family nights? Then continue your child’s lifelong learning experiences by enrolling them today in our programs. We are scientifically proven to be more effective than tutoring because, rather than tackling immediate problems temporarily, we build a strong foundation for educational excellence for life. We also know the importance of creative, hands-on learning!   Find a personalized learning center near you to learn more about how we can help or call us at (877) JEI-Math today.

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Long-term effects of COVID slide and how to combat them

“Do what you can with all you have, wherever you are.” Theodore Roosevelt The summer slide has always been a concern for parents, but now there is the new threat of the COVID slide. Earlier this year, students had to adjust to remote learning during extenuating circumstances. Teachers had to change their typical lesson plans for unfamiliar digital classrooms. Add to that the burden of the summer slide after a few months and another school year of remote learning. What’s even trickier about the COVID slide is how novel and long-lasting it has been. It’s hard to say when it will end and exactly what impact it will have on your child’s education. However, one thing is clear: students are behind, and they may fall even farther. The educational research organization, Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA), noted back in April that their preliminary estimates were not promising. They expected that by fall, students will only have improved their reading skills by about 70% and math by less than 50% relative to a normal school year. Some students may be nearly a full year behind in math. More recently in June, NWEA projected that, at the extreme, “the lowest-achieving kids may fall two more years behind.”   One long-term consequence of being so behind is your child might be unprepared for college and the workforce. Another is they may be so busy catching up that they have less opportunities for pulling ahead. However, there are ways to combat the COVID slide. Jennifer McCombs, a senior researcher and director at the nonprofit think tank RAND Corporation, said, “School leaders will need to provide more quality after-school and summer programming to get kids caught up.” Providing help through additional learning opportunities is the first and best step all parents can take. Many schools are planning to offer extra resources if possible, but there are other solutions, as well. For example, JEI Learning Center has multiple programs that are all aligned with Common Core and the JEI Self-Learning MethodⓇ, so students can solidify conceptual foundations while continuing to learn and advance at their own pace on their own time. This gives your child the opportunity to catch up to or surpass the level they should be at for school. This is a better option than tutoring, which only targets current weak spots rather than builds a strong foundation for all learning. Some educators even believe that the pandemic has left children with a valuable experience full of unique opportunities to learn about new things and try out new skills. They’ve been learning about disease and how it spreads, sanitary practices, and the environment. They’ve been picking up hobbies and fun activities, many of which hone lifelong learning skills at home without instruction. Even if your child isn’t experiencing the same educational opportunities right now as past generations, these activities can give them the soft skills needed for success. For example, they can read insightful books to expand their way of thinking. The more they read, the more they will exercise their minds and expand their reading techniques. Discuss the stories with them if you find the time, or your child could even start an online book club! This is one creative way to boost their leadership and organization skills. Plus, if this is something they’re passionate about, it would make a wonderful addition to college applications or essays. More than anything, understand that they are going through unprecedented times. As long as they are open about their feelings, stay optimistic about the future, and avoid anxiety and depression, they can take on any challenge to continue toward their infinite potential. It’s all about thinking outside of the box and doing the best they can with the resources they have at hand. Our advice is to talk to your child openly and optimistically about what’s going on and encourage their every pursuit. You can help with your child’s education by enrolling them at a JEI Learning Center near you. You can also contact us at (877) JEI-Math to speak with an expert. We would be more than happy to answer your questions and tell you more about JEI Remote Learning and the JEI advantage. We hope that your child has a great new school year and that you and your family stay safe during this time.

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