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What Is the Summer Slide in Math? Understanding and Preventing Learning Loss

May 23, 2026 | Allen Blog

Discover what the summer slide in math is, why it happens, and expert-backed tips to help your child stay confident and math-ready for the new school year.

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7 Creative Kid-Friendly Techniques to Learn Division

Mar 11, 2026 | Allen Blog

7 Mathnasium-approved techniques to help your child learn division at home: practical, intuitive, and built around true understanding.

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How to Teach Place Value Using Base-10 Blocks: A Parent’s Guide for Ages 7–8

Jan 15, 2026 | Allen Blog

Learn how to teach place value using base-10 blocks with fun, hands-on strategies designed for 7–8 year olds. No worksheets required!

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What Texas Parents Need to Know About TEKS Mathematical Process Standards

Oct 3, 2025 | Allen Blog

A parent-friendly guide to TEKS Process Standards: what they are, why they matter, how they develop, and how Mathnasium helps students build them.

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How the OBBBA Makes Math Tutoring at Mathnasium Tax-Free with 529 Plans

Aug 19, 2025 | Allen Blog

The OBBBA bill now lets parents use 529 plan funds for K–12 tutoring. Learn how Mathnasium qualifies and how to take advantage of this new tax benefit.

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Texas Special Ed Funds for 2025: What Parents Need to Know About the SSES Program Update

Aug 8, 2025 | Allen Blog

Texas parents: The SSES program has been updated for 2025. Learn about PDSES changes, eligibility, key dates, and how to use funds for tutoring, and more.

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The Power of Three: How Parents, Teachers, and Tutors Can Collaborate for Math Success

Jul 7, 2025 | Allen Blog

Discover the power of three: How parents, teachers, tutors, can collaborate to build math confidence & drive student success.

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