One of the main highlights of summer break for students is the fact that they’re not in the classroom learning. However, too much free time spent idly doing nothing can lead to “summer slide” where students forget a lot of what they’ve learned. Keep learning going this summer in fun ways that align with your …
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There is often a lot pressure placed on children – either from themselves or others – to be the best, get perfect scores, and have the right answers. They strive to please and don’t want to be criticized for being wrong. Perfectionist tendencies provide them with a sense of control. And while wanting to do …
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As school winds down, students are focused on having free time without the stress of homework, projects, or exams. They’re ready to give their brains a break. But slacking off too much over the summer can actually be detrimental to their learning. According to the National Summer Learning Association, students can lose two to three …
With high school students taking multiple classes each day in a variety of subjects, understanding how to take quality notes is essential. Without a solid record of what was discussed, it is more difficult to complete assignments and prepare for exams. But sometimes there is so much information that it is challenging to know where …
The tutoring process may seem straightforward—yet there are some secrets of successful tutoring that might catch you by surprise. Don’t believe us? Here’s a quick list—some things every student (and parent) should understand about the tutoring process. Your tutor doesn’t expect you to make straight A’s. For starters, you may assume that the whole point …
The STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—have historically been dominated by the guys. Thankfully, there’s been some movement in the other direction lately. Today, schools, employers, parents, and even government agencies are looking to get more girls into these prestigious areas of study. Given the sheer opportunity present in STEM fields, it’s natural to want …
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Some parents struggle with teens who can’t seem to get motivated—teens who don’t apply themselves, stretch themselves, or work as hard as they are capable of. But other parents have the exact opposite problem. It may not sound like much of a problem at first; after all, what’s so bad about having a teen who’s …
As the parent of a teenager, you doubtless feel frustrated sometimes. You may be vexed by how much your son or daughter procrastinates. You may worry about their lack of organization. You may lament their lack of impulse control. Well, here’s some good news. The way your teenage son or daughter acts today isn’t how …
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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 65 percent of today’s students will one day find themselves in jobs related to STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. That’s a reflection of how much our world is changing; how much more our lives are centered on apps, computers, and other electronics. But it also carries some big …
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While a lot of students see high school graduation as a finish line, it’s also a starting line for college. Waiting until the last minute to starting thinking about higher education can add a lot of unnecessary stress. It can mean trying to cram in a lot of activities in a short time. Instead, a …
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