There is a lot of information, classes and books available on how to master your test taking abilities for the SATs and ACT tests. While it is important to practice the skills that are necessary to do well on these tests, it is also very important to know the differences between them. Being informed on [...]
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Tips For The Last Few Weeks Of School
The school year is winding down and exams are quickly approaching. Make sure your students use the last few weeks of school wisely so that exams dont catch them off guard. There are a lots of tips that students can use to ensure they wrap up the school year on a high note. Below are [...]
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Crisis In Japan – How To Respond In The Classroom
We are watching the news from home, reading about it online, and most of us are wondering the same thing, “What can I do to make a difference?” Are you wondering what you can do? What about spreading the thought to students in the classroom? The New York Times and other news sources have responded [...]
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Campaign to “Win The Future”
Last week during his State Of The Union Address, The President advised investing more in education and promoted the $4 billion Race To The Top competition to raise expectations for students and schools. “Cutting the deficit by gutting our investments in innovation and education is like lightening an overloaded airplane by removing its engine,” Obama [...]
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Bullying In Schools
Bullying is a common topic that we hear about from our children, in the news, and in movies these days. The Bureau of Justice Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics have partnered to present the 2009 Indicators of School Crime and Safety. Their findings show: One third of teens reported being bullied while at [...]
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Ashley Tutors’ Tips For A Successful Finals Week
Ashley Tutors introduced The Learning Loft at our office last weekend! The Learning Loft is a place for students to come and work on the weekends — whether its completing homework, asking last minute questions before finals, or practicing study and organization skills. Ashley Tutors provides tutors for any and all subjects. This past weekend [...]
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What to do when “there’s something going around…”
It’s that time of year again… the halls in school seem to be thin, parents may be taking half days at work, and there is a constant need for tissues and hand sanitizer everywhere you go. “There’s something going around”, is the common phrase parents and teachers use to imply that several children and adults [...]
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Report Card Time Is Here!
Report cards should be going out in our area schools next week! Can you believe it is already that time of the year? After you enjoy a fun weekend of Trick or Treat, remember to talk to your child about their progress this school year. Advice for children AND parents during this report card season: [...]
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Election Day Activites to Raise Civics Awareness
The National Assessment of Student Progress (NAEP) recently found that an average of just 24% of 8th and 12th graders have a proficient understanding of civics. Sure, about 70% of student in the same age group have at least a basic knowledge of civics but with election day coming up, we think there is room [...]
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Finishing the School Year Strong
It’s getting closer every day: summer! With less than 75 days left in the school year, it’s crucial to make sure your child is prepared for the whirlwind days that wind down the academic year. Read more… Here are some tips to help your child be prepared for the days ahead, and to keep their [...]
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