Have you found yourself questioning whether or not a tutor or after-school enrichment class is right for your child? Does struggling in a subject mean you need to hire a tutor now, or is it part of the learning process? …
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My Child had the Worst Day of School Ever! How Can I Help? Ask Emily
I’m not a parent, but I feel confident in saying that no parent ever wants his or her child to have a bad day at school. That being said, bad days do happen – to everyone – from time to …
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Outdoor Math Games for Elementary Students
Outdoor math games for elementary students can be played at recess or at home, and they offer a chance for the students to practice math skills in an engaging and fun way. And although choosing an interactive game that a …
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Could Free ACT and SAT Exams Benefit Low-Income Students?
College enrollment among lower income students has been an issue for years. High schools want their students to move on to college, but among lower income students, that has not been a reality. New research suggests that if states pay …
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3 Important Writing Skills to Improve Right Now
With anything someone decides to learn, there are easy concepts, and there are concepts that take more time, effort, and practice to master. English has many skills that cannot be taught within a few months of English lessons, especially when …
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7 Reasons Students Should Write Every Day
It seems that teachers are always talking about the importance of writing every day, but as with many things, when kids are hit with something they are not particularly fond of, the response to such recommendations might be something along …
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Helping Students Transition to Middle School
Preparing for middle school is an important step to a lifetime of learning. While elementary school puts more focus on the student, and high school focuses on the skills, middle school is when a student will decide the importance of …
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4 Qualities of a Good Math Tutor
No matter what type of math tutor you choose for your child, the extra attention your child receives in tutoring sessions or enrichment classes can be beneficial. That attention can boost the child’s confidence, customize learning goals, and expand your …
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How to Combine Exercise with Learning
At first thought, learning and exercise do not seem to have much in common, but that’d be incorrect! There are actually many academic benefits of physical activity. If you’re wondering how physical activity affects understanding and how to combine exercise with …
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What Is Bloom’s Taxonomy and Why Does It Matter?
If you read about education or listen to someone in the education field, you will often hear key terms: critical thinking, creative thinking, higher-level learning, authentic learning, etc. What do educators mean when they use these terms? It all goes …
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