The popularity of online education is rising, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are still a lot of myths regarding online education, particularly among students in grades 5-12. In this article, we will examine some of the widespread myths about online education and discuss the advantages of online 1-1 education [...]
Your student can't succeed alone. They need an involved parent who is dedicated to their student's educational experience — in the classroom and outside of it. Here are a few ways you can get involved in your student's educational experience, as a parent of a student in grades 5-12: Be Present During Homework Time [...]
It can be frustrating for a student who falls into the "learning faster than the rest of the class" category. Such students are often bored in class and often feel like they're not learning as much as their peers. Unfortunately, this feeling can have some long-term consequences. In this post, we'll explore seven of the [...]
Every high school graduate faces a barrage of intimidating questions about their future. What colleges did they apply to? Where did they get accepted? Where are they going? What are they studying? The push to pursue the traditional path of college directly after high school can be overwhelming. And, to be quite honest, it [...]
High school is a wonderful time of your life and one that can be a really awesome experience for you. However, one thing that can bring you down is the silly myths that have been going around for years. These myths are not true at all. Often, they make it seem like your high [...]
One of the most important times of the entire semester is the time to prepare for finals. It is crucial that you do well on your finals because they are a large percentage of your entire grade. This means that if you do poorly on them, then your grade for the entire semester is going [...]
Applying to college is an exciting time, but it can come with an overwhelming number of questions. How many applications should you submit? Which schools should you consider? What field of study should you choose? For most students, the first question they encounter is which entrance exam they should take: the ACT or the SAT? [...]
There are lots of schools across the nation that claim to be great. What does that actually mean, though? Some schools tout impressive test scores or the number of advanced placement classes they offer. Others speak of their educated staff members. Is that really what makes a school great? Here are six things that [...]
Gifted students are often under-served in traditional public schools, and need a unique environment to succeed and reach their full potential. These students pose a challenge among the educational model given their innate ability to succeed, deep interest in educational materials, and need for new information. Often, they feel unchallenged by typical courses and [...]
Should cell phones be allowed in school? As cell phones have developed, the role of them in the classroom have become increasingly blurred. Many teachers stand firmly by the fact that they disrupt the classroom and should be banned. Other teachers rely on them as a way to further engagement in the class. Let's [...]
