Understanding the National Teacher Shortage The new school year is underway, and education leaders across the nation are ringing in the new season in a panic: there aren’t enough teachers to support their institutions. The president of the National Education Association, Becky Pringle called our current lack of classroom teachers a “five-alarm crisis.” The…
How to Prepare Your Student for the First Day of School The first day of school is exciting, yet nerve racking. Exhilarating, yet draining. It’s so much good, yet so much craziness juxtaposed into one. We hear a variety of responses from parents when asked how their students feel about the upcoming school year.…
What’s The Perfect Age To Start Homeschooling? As a parent, you might be wondering when is the best time to start homeschooling your child. According to child development experts, the early years are the best time to educate your child. Why? Because all kids are natural learners and at a younger age. They are…
How to Talk to Kids about the Ukraine Invasion Today’s news on Russia and Ukraine is disheartening. It’s understandable that many parents avoid talking to their kids about such topics because we don’t want to upset them. Or perhaps we don’t know where to start. But it is our job to give our kids accurate,…
How Does Homeschooling Work? Everyone learns differently. For thousands of students across the country each year, homeschool provides the answer to meaningful education—providing the academic flexibility and one-on-one support they need to achieve their academic goals. While a homeschooled education provides many clear benefits, determining whether it’s the right approach requires some careful planning. Are…
College Application Made Easy As we approach college application deadlines this fall and winter, it’s just as important to stay sane, organized, and productive as it is to create your strongest application for admission to your dream schools. This post is for students and parents of current Seniors as well as Juniors – it’s never…
Best Productivity Hacks: Our Top 5 List! After years of tutoring students ranging from musicians, to actors, to influencers, one thing that became mandatory was figuring out ways to be efficient with learning and school work, especially around such crazy schedules. Productivity has become my superpower! Here are my Top 5 Productivity Hacks – for…
How To Study: Practical Tips For Students Time Management One of the biggest differences I see between struggling and high achieving students is efficiency. The ability to plan out your day and week stems directly from the skills you learned as a student. From essay deadlines to afters school sports, encourage your child to plan…
