Going back to school after winter break can be both exciting and daunting. On one hand, it’s a fresh start to a new semester and an...

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When kids tell me they studied, my first question is always, "Okay. How?" because 99% of the time, the way students think they should...

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Maybe you had a rough spring term last year. Maybe your whole school year was difficult; you struggled with motivation, with...

It's been a very tough few years for both teachers and kids. We've talked extensively about the Covid Slide and how to make sure your...

I get it: it's been a really tough few years and a lot of schools have gone test-optional. So the big question you're probably asking...

COVID-19 and all its variants are still with us; teachers are overwhelmed and kids are in danger of slipping. I wrote a few months ago...

It's almost Thanksgiving here in the States, which means a little bit of a break is on the way. Kids are usually finished with their...

It's midterm season and you don't want to get caught off guard by the big mid-year exams! We've gathered some great tips for you to...

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These Sound Like You? DO NOT Get a Tutor! You don't need one! Whoa, whoa, whoa -- that's right. I'm telling you when to NOT get a tutor,...

We've prepared a full page of information the best time to take your ACT or SAT test. If you're wondering what the best schedule for your...

It's all too important to arm our children with all the best tools -- it's how we know they'll have fruitful adult lives and be prepared...

From a first grade reading exam all the way through the BIG college application tests, exam stress is a real thing that kids have to...

Yes! Yes, yes, and yes again! I will caveat that you need to hit on the RIGHT private tutor; he or she needs to jive with your kid, but...

Organization is the absolute keystone to having a strong academic career. Here are a few quick things you can do with your child -- or if...

Over the winter break, I spent some time brainstorming how to help prepare ALL students for the ACT exam. With that in mind, I've created...

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Don't let the Covid Slide wear you down!