In today's Tenney VLOG we discuss Self-Regulated Learning. In addition to describing a self-regulated learner, we discuss tips and strategies for parents and educators to help their students become self-regulated learners. https://youtu.be/fPf4jABuSLo
The holiday season is upon us and now that Thanksgiving is over, it's time for students to get focused and finish the semester strong. There are many distractions this time of year and it can be a real challenge to stay focused. Here are some tips for students who desire to stay the course, work [...]
"Private school" can take on many different meanings based on someone's own personal background, experience, and beliefs. In this blog, we'll dispel some myths about private schools so you can base your decision on facts and not rumors. They're all religious It's true that many private schools are associated with a particular religion. Catholic schools, for example, [...]
When a school classroom is your only frame of reference, it's hard to describe how different learning can be. Watch to hear how school can be different in a one-to-one learning environment. https://youtu.be/BfzDcJvnMDM
Whether listening to a lecture or reading a textbook, successful students will organize the onslaught of new information for effectively filing in their brains. Effectively filing is the key. Like any filing system the "user," in this case, the student, should be able to locate the file and search the contents at will. Here are some successful [...]
The scope of the devastation from Hurricane Harvey is only beginning to be understood. The loss of life, property, and resources is extensive. Along with physical destruction, Harvey left behind gaping emotional wounds. Nobody is truly unaffected. People were directly impacted by the flooding, losing loved ones and or property in the hurricane. Others were affected by the terrifying news stories; [...]
Unfortunately, bullying is a very real problem in American schools today. No matter the age of your child, they have likely experienced bullying in their school. Whether they have experienced these incidents as a bystander, a victim, or the culprit of the bullying, your child will be impacted by the situation, and the impact is rarely a [...]
