There is no denying that this school year has been one unlike any other. As spring break wraps up and summer is in sight, it can be difficult for students to stay as active and engaged as they once were. They are ready for school to be done. But the school year isn’t over yet, …
A major concern on the minds of many parents as we pass the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic is learning loss in students. As schools work to safely reopen, many students have spent months engaged in remote or hybrid learning. Learning over the computer is not the same as learning in person, and some …
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This year has been unlike any other, and after months of remote learning or hybrid learning, many students are feeling burned out. Just like teacher and parents, they are feeling the stress of having to adjust and trying to make the best of each situation. Winter break is a welcome reprieve and an opportunity to …
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 …
Being successful in school takes time and effort. Some subjects may come naturally, while others require more attention. Even the most intelligent students need to effectively plan out their day and embrace good habits to do their best. If there is no rhyme or reason to what you’re doing, chances are, you’re not seeing the …
Fear of public speaking is something that affects people of all ages. For adults, it might be giving a presentation to the board or leading a meeting at work. For students, it can be presenting a report or talking in front of their class. Though it may not seem like a big deal to you, …
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Taking the SATs is one of the culminating activities of the high school experience. Seniors use these scores as part of their application packages in addition to grades, extracurriculars, accomplishments, and essays. The test can seem rather intimidating due to the wide range of topics it covers and the three- to four-hour time allowance. Many …
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You’ve probably heard this old saying: “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Well, okay. But what if your “work” is being a student? And what if you don’t love it? What if you don’t even like it? Don’t worry: It’s actually okay to not be in love with …
A new year means an opportunity for a fresh start. It’s time to hit reset and refocus your goals and routines. For seniors getting ready to head off to college, spring semester is a critical time to get everything organized and end the year on a positive note. Coming up with New Year’s resolutions that …
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If you’ve ever crammed all night for a test, you know that it just leaves you feeling tired and stressed the next day. The information you studied probably won’t stick for too long afterward because you were trying to remember so much at once. Your brain (and body) need breaks in order to effectively process …
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