Trying to keep up with everything going on in class plus studying for tests, writing papers, and doing other projects can be a lot to manage. Plus, as students advance to higher grades, courses may become more difficult in preparation for college and beyond. All of this stress can take a toll on students and …
Remote learning brings with it a myriad of challenges, including ensuring that children stay on task and complete their work. Unlike in the traditional school setting, they do not have their teacher there looking over their shoulder and structuring their schedule to fit everything in. Students still have face-to-face time with their teacher over video …
The past few weeks have been challenging to say the least. When students left school in mid-March, they had no idea what the future would hold. They did not know if they would be going back to school in a few days, a few weeks, or a few months. They did not know how learning …
Life in the time of COVID-19 is filled with uncertainty. No one knows exactly what the future holds or how life as we know it will change, be it temporarily or permanently. What we do know is that we must be willing to take things one day at a time and do our best. All …
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With a new school year about to start, it may bring thoughts of last year flooding back. The battles fought over homework. Late nights spent studying. Crazy mood swings. While a little bit of stress can help motivate students, too much can lead to a meltdown, and that’s not what anyone wants. Taking steps to …
No matter your child’s age, adjusting to a new school can be tough. It’s a whole new environment: new teachers, new friends, new schedules, new routines. While some kids are outgoing and settle in quickly, for others, it can take more time. Help your child adapt and get the school year started on the right …
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Disorganization can be a major pitfall when it comes to academics. When you can’t remember what the homework assignment was, when a project is due, or what topics are on the next exam, it makes being successful in school much harder. Organization is a skill that can take time to build and requires practice (and …
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As the school year starts to wind down, testing often ramps up. High school students are preparing for the SATs and ACTs as they look ahead to college. End of Course and End of Grade exams are quickly approaching too. This is a time when many students begin to feel anxious and stressed out, worried …
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There are more activities than ever for kids to be involved in, and parents (and students) are often looking to get the edge by being well-rounded and experienced doing a little bit of everything. But where do you draw the line when it comes to soccer practice, dance lessons, art classes, horseback riding, and everything …
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Has pop culture produced any nerd so noble, any bookworm so mighty, as Harry Potter’s Hermione Granger? We think not! And whether you’re enrolling in Hogwarts or just trying to boost your English grade, Hermione can become your model for academic excellence. Here’s how. Show Some Pride One thing we love about Hermione is that she …
